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>>123391
>>123392
The laughing one seem to be leaking energy from several cracks on its body.
However, the body is still (barely) held together, and the soul is not loose, so it is still alive.
>>123393
You find some long red hairs and a white feather.
>>123395
The most corrupted thing here IS YOU!
No… that doesn't even make sense.
>>123396
The sun is not out here. Perhaps you should check inside the palace.
>>123392
The laughing one seem to be leaking energy from several cracks on its body.
However, the body is still (barely) held together, and the soul is not loose, so it is still alive.
>>123393
You find some long red hairs and a white feather.
>>123395
The most corrupted thing here IS YOU!
No… that doesn't even make sense.
>>123396
The sun is not out here. Perhaps you should check inside the palace.
>>123405
The laughing one becomes more solid.
If left alone, it will fully regenerate over time.
>>123407
>>123403
>>123400
>>123409
>>123410
You enter the Palace itself.
Bodies of Light Guards are scattered everywhere. The paintings have been stained beyond recognition. The heroes of old scraped away or drowned in a sea of crimson.
The mother seemingly weeping red for her children, now reduced to chunks of painted rubble.
The throne room door is destroyed as well.
The laughing one becomes more solid.
If left alone, it will fully regenerate over time.
>>123407
>>123403
>>123400
>>123409
>>123410
You enter the Palace itself.
Bodies of Light Guards are scattered everywhere. The paintings have been stained beyond recognition. The heroes of old scraped away or drowned in a sea of crimson.
The mother seemingly weeping red for her children, now reduced to chunks of painted rubble.
The throne room door is destroyed as well.
>>123416
Only your own hollow echo answers.
>>123415
You drag the heavy body of the laughing one slowly into the painting chamber, then sit down to catch your breath.
>>123417
Aside from a few stones falling from the ceiling, nothing happens.
It seems you are the only things alive in here.
>>123418
Both the thrones have been smashed, and there is a hole in the east wall
Only your own hollow echo answers.
>>123415
You drag the heavy body of the laughing one slowly into the painting chamber, then sit down to catch your breath.
>>123417
Aside from a few stones falling from the ceiling, nothing happens.
It seems you are the only things alive in here.
>>123418
Both the thrones have been smashed, and there is a hole in the east wall
>>123421
>>123425
>>123429
This is a fairly large side room.
About half way into the room you can see the griffons Fairness and Fearless who stayed behind to guard the gods. Both have suffered visibly fatal injuries.
However, both they and the floor are stained in silvery blood, the source of which is the severed head of Faust, impaled on Fearless' spear.
You can see a very faint glow at the back of the room.
The elements of Harmony also peek in.
>>123428
From the damage, you can safely assume they were broken by both heavy impact and magical damage.
>>123425
>>123429
This is a fairly large side room.
About half way into the room you can see the griffons Fairness and Fearless who stayed behind to guard the gods. Both have suffered visibly fatal injuries.
However, both they and the floor are stained in silvery blood, the source of which is the severed head of Faust, impaled on Fearless' spear.
You can see a very faint glow at the back of the room.
The elements of Harmony also peek in.
>>123428
From the damage, you can safely assume they were broken by both heavy impact and magical damage.
>>123444
>>123446
>>123447
Only the head is here. There is no sign of a body.
The horn seems to contain notable power.
And on closer inspection, the wounds and positions of Fairness and Fearless implies they were killed after Faust died.
>>123449
There is little doubt about it.
The Sun and Moon are here.
Barely maintaining their composition and leaking energy everywhere, they must have suffered a hellish mauling.
Twilight shoves past you and goes to check the gods.
The other elements follow her.
>>123446
>>123447
Only the head is here. There is no sign of a body.
The horn seems to contain notable power.
And on closer inspection, the wounds and positions of Fairness and Fearless implies they were killed after Faust died.
>>123449
There is little doubt about it.
The Sun and Moon are here.
Barely maintaining their composition and leaking energy everywhere, they must have suffered a hellish mauling.
Twilight shoves past you and goes to check the gods.
The other elements follow her.
>>123458
They are more a swirling mass of barely contained energy than coherent beings at this point. Their bodies are on the verge of collapse.
>>123459
>>123466
As you touch the horn, the stores up power is released in a great blast which strikes everyone in the room.
This power feels very strange, and seems to tap into potential you never knew you even comprehended, let alone possessed.
It must be a tiny taste of the power of creation itself.
>Everyone can pick one skill. Any skill. From any class. Anything. Go ahead.
>>123463
The sun does not reply, nor does it mend at all.
Regenerating a broken god seems a tab more complex than bandaging a bleeding hoof.
Twilight seems to be panicking a little, pacing back and forth, checking her books.
Fluttershy is doing her best to calm the spark of magic down.
They are more a swirling mass of barely contained energy than coherent beings at this point. Their bodies are on the verge of collapse.
>>123459
>>123466
As you touch the horn, the stores up power is released in a great blast which strikes everyone in the room.
This power feels very strange, and seems to tap into potential you never knew you even comprehended, let alone possessed.
It must be a tiny taste of the power of creation itself.
>Everyone can pick one skill. Any skill. From any class. Anything. Go ahead.
>>123463
The sun does not reply, nor does it mend at all.
Regenerating a broken god seems a tab more complex than bandaging a bleeding hoof.
Twilight seems to be panicking a little, pacing back and forth, checking her books.
Fluttershy is doing her best to calm the spark of magic down.
>>123475
They will regenerate over time, as will the Laughing One.
However, they are on the verge of collapsing, and would be easy to finish off in this state.
>>123476
Celestia swallows heavily and walks over to inspect the fallen sun.
"I… I'm not even sure what to do."
Twilight turns to her
"They need to rest!"
>>123477
All corruption was healed when Tirek died.
They will regenerate over time, as will the Laughing One.
However, they are on the verge of collapsing, and would be easy to finish off in this state.
>>123476
Celestia swallows heavily and walks over to inspect the fallen sun.
"I… I'm not even sure what to do."
Twilight turns to her
"They need to rest!"
>>123477
All corruption was healed when Tirek died.
>>123478
"…Princesses. Do you remember what I said about.. replacing that which has become corrupt? Our chance is right before us. One strike would easily finish them off, and leave their power ripe for your taking.
I shall only need your agreement to host these powers, and it shall be done."
"…Princesses. Do you remember what I said about.. replacing that which has become corrupt? Our chance is right before us. One strike would easily finish them off, and leave their power ripe for your taking.
I shall only need your agreement to host these powers, and it shall be done."
>>123487
"How do you know that? Are the dark god truly completely responsible for the suffering of mortals? If the god's reasons for waging war were pure, to end suffering, why did they lie to us and say they were playing with time?"
>>123488
"We are going to topple an old throne, if we want. It's quite s-simple, really."
>>123491
"Okay."
Do we get skill points now or what?
"How do you know that? Are the dark god truly completely responsible for the suffering of mortals? If the god's reasons for waging war were pure, to end suffering, why did they lie to us and say they were playing with time?"
>>123488
"We are going to topple an old throne, if we want. It's quite s-simple, really."
>>123491
"Okay."
Do we get skill points now or what?
>>123499
You get any skill you want.
Points are over.
Pick a skill
Any skill
Twilight steps between you and the gods
"Elements of harmony! To my side! We cannot allow these traitors to kill the gods we swore to protect!"
The other elements gather around her, but more wearily. They seem to be less certain that Twilight of what they are about to see or do.
You get any skill you want.
Points are over.
Pick a skill
Any skill
Twilight steps between you and the gods
"Elements of harmony! To my side! We cannot allow these traitors to kill the gods we swore to protect!"
The other elements gather around her, but more wearily. They seem to be less certain that Twilight of what they are about to see or do.
>>123499
"We are not.Going.To.Kill.Them."
I turn around to face him.
"If I see you as much as sparkle your horn threateningly at them I'm breaking it off your head, understood? They made a mistake, one mistake! With only the Three Lights remaining, they can guide everything like it's supposed to be!"
>>123504
"Calm yourself, Magic! Nothing happened yet. And nothing will happen, isn't that right, Freke?"
"We are not.Going.To.Kill.Them."
I turn around to face him.
"If I see you as much as sparkle your horn threateningly at them I'm breaking it off your head, understood? They made a mistake, one mistake! With only the Three Lights remaining, they can guide everything like it's supposed to be!"
>>123504
"Calm yourself, Magic! Nothing happened yet. And nothing will happen, isn't that right, Freke?"
>>123504
"…Elements of Harmony. To whom to you lay your lives down to serve and defend? The mortals that comprise your friends and family, or the gods, heads in the clouds, serving nothing but themselves with no care for how much suffering they cause?"
>>123506
>>123508
"There is nothing I can do if you all will not agree, I will admit. But let the gods hear right now, we will not stand for their hubris. Well, Radiant? I the gods are as they seem to me, irredeemable and drunk with power, what would you do? Tell us, right here and before them!"
I'll take deflective bubble.
"…Elements of Harmony. To whom to you lay your lives down to serve and defend? The mortals that comprise your friends and family, or the gods, heads in the clouds, serving nothing but themselves with no care for how much suffering they cause?"
>>123506
>>123508
"There is nothing I can do if you all will not agree, I will admit. But let the gods hear right now, we will not stand for their hubris. Well, Radiant? I the gods are as they seem to me, irredeemable and drunk with power, what would you do? Tell us, right here and before them!"
I'll take deflective bubble.
>>123514
"He…may have a point, Radiant. Technically, we were the aggressors in this conflict, and we may have irreparably damaged the natural order in slaying the dark gods. Tirek was a monster, but who can say what will happen with death and entropy no longer in play?"
I glare at Freke.
"That said, I am abhorred at your bloodlust, mage."
"He…may have a point, Radiant. Technically, we were the aggressors in this conflict, and we may have irreparably damaged the natural order in slaying the dark gods. Tirek was a monster, but who can say what will happen with death and entropy no longer in play?"
I glare at Freke.
"That said, I am abhorred at your bloodlust, mage."
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>>123506
Twilight looks suspicious
"You said something earlier about making sure the gods rule wisely. Do you perhaps intend to make them into your living slaves? Hm, Avatar?"
>>123514
Twilight snaps back
"I SWORE LOYALTY TO THE SUN AND MOON OVER ALL."
The others look a bit shocked at her response.
>>123527
He is nowhere to be seen.
Twilight looks suspicious
"You said something earlier about making sure the gods rule wisely. Do you perhaps intend to make them into your living slaves? Hm, Avatar?"
>>123514
Twilight snaps back
"I SWORE LOYALTY TO THE SUN AND MOON OVER ALL."
The others look a bit shocked at her response.
>>123527
He is nowhere to be seen.
>>123525
"If the intent of the lights were truly that, or if that was an actual possibility from our efforts, why did they not tell us that? Most would find the idea of a world without suffering a veritable utopia, yet they were blind to even this possibility. Is the death of those gods really gong to work out?"
>>123524
"I am doing what I believe is right, what I believe would save the most from suffering. What would you do then, Gaius?"
>>123533
"Why? What have they done for you, Twilight Sparkle? Why would you stand for them?"
"If the intent of the lights were truly that, or if that was an actual possibility from our efforts, why did they not tell us that? Most would find the idea of a world without suffering a veritable utopia, yet they were blind to even this possibility. Is the death of those gods really gong to work out?"
>>123524
"I am doing what I believe is right, what I believe would save the most from suffering. What would you do then, Gaius?"
>>123533
"Why? What have they done for you, Twilight Sparkle? Why would you stand for them?"
>>123540
"I AM RELAXED! PERFECTLY CALM! NOW STEP AWAY FROM MY GODS!"
>>123537
"You are not making your case sound any sturdier, avatar. You sound like a scheming snake perched on the good king's shoulder!"
>>123543
>>123545
"They are the GODS, absolute beings of power and knowledge! If such things exist, and stand before me, how can I NOT serve them?"
>>123548
"There is a way. The gods have a great crystal ball in the observatory. BUT DONT EVEN THINK I'M LETTING MY EYE OFF THE GODS OR COMING ALONG!"
"I AM RELAXED! PERFECTLY CALM! NOW STEP AWAY FROM MY GODS!"
>>123537
"You are not making your case sound any sturdier, avatar. You sound like a scheming snake perched on the good king's shoulder!"
>>123543
>>123545
"They are the GODS, absolute beings of power and knowledge! If such things exist, and stand before me, how can I NOT serve them?"
>>123548
"There is a way. The gods have a great crystal ball in the observatory. BUT DONT EVEN THINK I'M LETTING MY EYE OFF THE GODS OR COMING ALONG!"
>>123563
"Interesting. You serve them based on their power and knowledge? Even if they would use it to destroy? These are beings that did not care for the fate that your mentor, Princess Celestia, was condemned to. The one who raised you and served Equestria tirelessly was shoved away once she was deemed to have served her purpose. Would you like that done with your friends? Your family? Yourself, with all the knowledge you have, taken a the whim of tyrants?
>>123566
"Who are we not? It is the duty of subjects to question their kings, and the duty of mortals to question their gods. It is we that they serve, and if they are unworthy…"
>>123569
"You would still defend them? Besides, I had the Princesses agree to be their replacements."
"Interesting. You serve them based on their power and knowledge? Even if they would use it to destroy? These are beings that did not care for the fate that your mentor, Princess Celestia, was condemned to. The one who raised you and served Equestria tirelessly was shoved away once she was deemed to have served her purpose. Would you like that done with your friends? Your family? Yourself, with all the knowledge you have, taken a the whim of tyrants?
>>123566
"Who are we not? It is the duty of subjects to question their kings, and the duty of mortals to question their gods. It is we that they serve, and if they are unworthy…"
>>123569
"You would still defend them? Besides, I had the Princesses agree to be their replacements."
>>123568
Twilight and Celestia share a glance
"I… if I were forced to choose… I'd… still pick the Sun. Even over her. I'm sorry Princess."
Celestia simply gives a sad smile
"I understand, Twilight…"
>>123569
"Yet you cannot deny thinking of replacing them. I read you like a book, Radiant."
>>123571
>>123588
"The observatory is connected to the throne room via a staircase. You can take the other Elements if you want, but I'm staying."
>>123573
"TO DAMNATION WITH YOUR DEATH GOAT AND HIS WORDS"
>>123578
>>123583
"SHUT YOUR CURSED MOUTHS AND STOP TRYING TO CONFUSE ME!"
Twilight stomps her hoof
Twilight and Celestia share a glance
"I… if I were forced to choose… I'd… still pick the Sun. Even over her. I'm sorry Princess."
Celestia simply gives a sad smile
"I understand, Twilight…"
>>123569
"Yet you cannot deny thinking of replacing them. I read you like a book, Radiant."
>>123571
>>123588
"The observatory is connected to the throne room via a staircase. You can take the other Elements if you want, but I'm staying."
>>123573
"TO DAMNATION WITH YOUR DEATH GOAT AND HIS WORDS"
>>123578
>>123583
"SHUT YOUR CURSED MOUTHS AND STOP TRYING TO CONFUSE ME!"
Twilight stomps her hoof
>>123578
>"Who are we not? It is the duty of subjects to question their kings, and the duty of mortals to question their gods. It is we that they serve, and if they are unworthy…"
"There is a difference between Gods and kings, mage. A huge difference in fact."
>>123589
"Would you calm down already? I'm with you on this one."
>"Who are we not? It is the duty of subjects to question their kings, and the duty of mortals to question their gods. It is we that they serve, and if they are unworthy…"
"There is a difference between Gods and kings, mage. A huge difference in fact."
>>123589
"Would you calm down already? I'm with you on this one."
>>123589
"Twilight! See to reason! Is one among the greatest mages of our time going to break down because she her mind is occluded? It is a problem like any other, think it through, and let the truth come to you. The one so many unicorns look up to when they go to school for the first time cannot be brought down by this…"
My hardened expression suddenly becomes a lot softer.
>>123591
"Give her time."
>>123592
"It does not change the fact that we are the ones they must serve, which gives us every right to judge them."
"Twilight! See to reason! Is one among the greatest mages of our time going to break down because she her mind is occluded? It is a problem like any other, think it through, and let the truth come to you. The one so many unicorns look up to when they go to school for the first time cannot be brought down by this…"
My hardened expression suddenly becomes a lot softer.
>>123591
"Give her time."
>>123592
"It does not change the fact that we are the ones they must serve, which gives us every right to judge them."
>>123592
Twilight takes a step back
"I see no reason to calm down."
>>123596
>>123599
The observatory isn't very large, and it only houses the massive crystal ball used to observe the mortal world.
>>123600
"YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY SAY OVER ME, AVATAR!"
>>123601
"You. Are NOT. Killing. My gods. Not now that I've found them. Seen their power. Understood the truths they hold!"
Twilight takes a step back
"I see no reason to calm down."
>>123596
>>123599
The observatory isn't very large, and it only houses the massive crystal ball used to observe the mortal world.
>>123600
"YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY SAY OVER ME, AVATAR!"
>>123601
"You. Are NOT. Killing. My gods. Not now that I've found them. Seen their power. Understood the truths they hold!"
>>123611
"And that is the exact line of thinking that allows them to commit atrocities right under our noses, while we continue to convince ourselves that it is merely beyond our understanding, that they are good as they freely send innocents to their deaths… how much longer will you admire your own strings, puppet?"
>>123617
"I don't have to. Should you find the reason to, I would gladly allow you to do it. Well?"
Whisper to the others.
"We may need a curing spell. Brain damage, or some other form of mind control put on her may be possible."
"And that is the exact line of thinking that allows them to commit atrocities right under our noses, while we continue to convince ourselves that it is merely beyond our understanding, that they are good as they freely send innocents to their deaths… how much longer will you admire your own strings, puppet?"
>>123617
"I don't have to. Should you find the reason to, I would gladly allow you to do it. Well?"
Whisper to the others.
"We may need a curing spell. Brain damage, or some other form of mind control put on her may be possible."
>>123635
"I have never asked to rule, did I? I only wish to ensure my rulers are just and fair, and will not play with lives like these have."
>>123634
"Has it? You too, Radiant. Think. Would you rather not have Celestia and Luna serving us all on these thrones, knowing that they are not corrupt as these are?"
>>123628
"Never mind, then.
"I have never asked to rule, did I? I only wish to ensure my rulers are just and fair, and will not play with lives like these have."
>>123634
"Has it? You too, Radiant. Think. Would you rather not have Celestia and Luna serving us all on these thrones, knowing that they are not corrupt as these are?"
>>123628
"Never mind, then.
>>123621
It seems to be displaying a constant image.
You can probably move the image around by gesturing.
>>123628
Rarity gives a shrug
"Twilight, please"
Twilight gives here a furious glare
"Well, I tried at least"'
>>123626
>>123647
They did.
Canterlot seems to be in chaos. Ponies are fighting in the streets and some large shadowy figures are stalking the back roads and parks.
Some of the buildings have collapsed.
>>123634
"And your honeyed lies are? Why don't you just back out of this room and leave the gods to rest if you don't intend to kill them, huh?"
It seems to be displaying a constant image.
You can probably move the image around by gesturing.
>>123628
Rarity gives a shrug
"Twilight, please"
Twilight gives here a furious glare
"Well, I tried at least"'
>>123626
>>123647
They did.
Canterlot seems to be in chaos. Ponies are fighting in the streets and some large shadowy figures are stalking the back roads and parks.
Some of the buildings have collapsed.
>>123634
"And your honeyed lies are? Why don't you just back out of this room and leave the gods to rest if you don't intend to kill them, huh?"
>>123656
"How is giving us a false reason to upset the balance of the heavens a 'mistake', Radiant? Were they mistaken when they said Discord and Grogar were preparing armies, when to even us it was clear they weren't? Can you really believe that?"
>>123660
"Killing True Death? Even they were not sure what would happen. Threat? Now that Tambelon's ruler is gone, what shall happen to it? Liberation of a world they care nothing for that has nothing to do with us? Externality. Corruption? There was none outside Tirek's rightful domain until we provoked the war ourselves. Tell me again, just what have we won? The certainty of a damned future"
"How is giving us a false reason to upset the balance of the heavens a 'mistake', Radiant? Were they mistaken when they said Discord and Grogar were preparing armies, when to even us it was clear they weren't? Can you really believe that?"
>>123660
"Killing True Death? Even they were not sure what would happen. Threat? Now that Tambelon's ruler is gone, what shall happen to it? Liberation of a world they care nothing for that has nothing to do with us? Externality. Corruption? There was none outside Tirek's rightful domain until we provoked the war ourselves. Tell me again, just what have we won? The certainty of a damned future"
>>123667
"From ME? ME? AVATAR YOU ARE TREADING THIN ICE!"
Celestia is just standing around awkwardly, not really liking the situation.
Luna is doing much the same, only for different reasons.
>>123670
>>123677
The gate is shattered.
Cerberus is nowhere to be seen, but perhaps a hundred dead ponies litter the front of the gate.
>>123675
"I have told you this many times, mage. I will stand with the gods, and if you wish to claim them, you will do so over my dead body, and the bodies of the rest of Harmony!"
The other Harmony Elements look at her in disbelief.
"From ME? ME? AVATAR YOU ARE TREADING THIN ICE!"
Celestia is just standing around awkwardly, not really liking the situation.
Luna is doing much the same, only for different reasons.
>>123670
>>123677
The gate is shattered.
Cerberus is nowhere to be seen, but perhaps a hundred dead ponies litter the front of the gate.
>>123675
"I have told you this many times, mage. I will stand with the gods, and if you wish to claim them, you will do so over my dead body, and the bodies of the rest of Harmony!"
The other Harmony Elements look at her in disbelief.
>>123676
"We purge the old, and build a new order. Harmony, the Princesses, and us, helping however we can. And should one of us become corrupt, then may we bid them adieu."
>>123678
"So long as they keep to themselves and harm no one other than their self, then yes."
>>123686
"Elements of Harmony? Please tell us what all of you are thinking. Do you wish to serve corrupt gods, as Twilight Sparkle does?"
"We purge the old, and build a new order. Harmony, the Princesses, and us, helping however we can. And should one of us become corrupt, then may we bid them adieu."
>>123678
"So long as they keep to themselves and harm no one other than their self, then yes."
>>123686
"Elements of Harmony? Please tell us what all of you are thinking. Do you wish to serve corrupt gods, as Twilight Sparkle does?"
>>123686
I pan the view up so I can see the sky.
>>123694
"They left me behind in the unicorn city. I spent my time in the libraries and the, errr, other buildings they had there. I dodn't remember anyone saything that they broke down the gates of Tartarus though."
>>123698
"I think the gods did this through us."
I pan the view up so I can see the sky.
>>123694
"They left me behind in the unicorn city. I spent my time in the libraries and the, errr, other buildings they had there. I dodn't remember anyone saything that they broke down the gates of Tartarus though."
>>123698
"I think the gods did this through us."
>>123690
>>123695
Rarity, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie look at eachother
"Well, as Generosity… I feel I should be giving my all to my cause. I think."
"I'm loyal to the core and to the end."
"I… I miss the laughing one…"
>>123697
"YOU WANTED TO REPLACE THE GODS!"
>>123694
>>123698
From the looks of it, some group of ponies got together to bust the gates down.
What drove them to this though?
Perhaps it was the shifting balance of all creation.
>>123704
You toss a wet blob on Twilight's face, freezing her mouth shut on impact.
The spark of magic panics and starts trying to break the ice.
>>123708
There is no sun or moon. The sky is in a state of strange, unnatural twilight.
>>123695
Rarity, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie look at eachother
"Well, as Generosity… I feel I should be giving my all to my cause. I think."
"I'm loyal to the core and to the end."
"I… I miss the laughing one…"
>>123697
"YOU WANTED TO REPLACE THE GODS!"
>>123694
>>123698
From the looks of it, some group of ponies got together to bust the gates down.
What drove them to this though?
Perhaps it was the shifting balance of all creation.
>>123704
You toss a wet blob on Twilight's face, freezing her mouth shut on impact.
The spark of magic panics and starts trying to break the ice.
>>123708
There is no sun or moon. The sky is in a state of strange, unnatural twilight.
>>123714
I speak without looking away from the ball.
"Sol, run back to the group and tell them what we have seen. Do not spare any details. Once you have told them come back here and tell me what is happening with them."
Do I know that the Elements are from Ponyville? If I do I pan the view over to there. If I don't know that then I try to follow whatever path the ponies that broke down the gates of Tartarus left.
I speak without looking away from the ball.
"Sol, run back to the group and tell them what we have seen. Do not spare any details. Once you have told them come back here and tell me what is happening with them."
Do I know that the Elements are from Ponyville? If I do I pan the view over to there. If I don't know that then I try to follow whatever path the ponies that broke down the gates of Tartarus left.
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>>123722
Ponyville seems to have been along the path of destruction left by the escaping monsters of Tartarus.
You can see some ponies making a final stand against several large monsters approaching their makeshift fortress in a large building.
>>123717
Twilight is breathing erratically and clawing through the ice
>>123719
Rainbow Dash suddenly stops and her eyes widen
"…I never thought of that"
>>123727
Twilight is visibly losing it
Ponyville seems to have been along the path of destruction left by the escaping monsters of Tartarus.
You can see some ponies making a final stand against several large monsters approaching their makeshift fortress in a large building.
>>123717
Twilight is breathing erratically and clawing through the ice
>>123719
Rainbow Dash suddenly stops and her eyes widen
"…I never thought of that"
>>123727
Twilight is visibly losing it
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>>123755
"Rarity? Would the greatest gift you could grant upon anyone be a guarantee of fair rulers? Those who will be bountiful in their gifts, and not selfish as the ones now? Either way, we need to go, now.
"Twilight Sparkle.. please. Your friends need you, too."
>>123761
"Control your damned temper! Or would you like me to show you how to perform the act of freezing?"
Rolled 6 = 6
"Rarity? Would the greatest gift you could grant upon anyone be a guarantee of fair rulers? Those who will be bountiful in their gifts, and not selfish as the ones now? Either way, we need to go, now.
"Twilight Sparkle.. please. Your friends need you, too."
>>123761
"Control your damned temper! Or would you like me to show you how to perform the act of freezing?"
Rolled 6 = 6
>>123760
>>123763
"What the hay?"
"OH NO! What has caused this?"
>>123761
Your ice glob is stopped by Twilight's magic barrier
She lowers her had and scowls
"So, now you're openly attacking me? So much for not wanting to hurt anyone, you backstabber"
A barrier now separates the party from Twilight and the gods
>>123764
>>123765
Rarity, Pinkie and Rainbow Dash take some hesitant steps and then walk away from Twilight to join the party.
Twilight looks absolutely crushed.
"G-girls? Why? WHY?"
The three don't look back
>>123770
"YOU LEAVE HER OUT OF THIS!"
Twilight seem to be tearing up pretty badly
>>123763
"What the hay?"
"OH NO! What has caused this?"
>>123761
Your ice glob is stopped by Twilight's magic barrier
She lowers her had and scowls
"So, now you're openly attacking me? So much for not wanting to hurt anyone, you backstabber"
A barrier now separates the party from Twilight and the gods
>>123764
>>123765
Rarity, Pinkie and Rainbow Dash take some hesitant steps and then walk away from Twilight to join the party.
Twilight looks absolutely crushed.
"G-girls? Why? WHY?"
The three don't look back
>>123770
"YOU LEAVE HER OUT OF THIS!"
Twilight seem to be tearing up pretty badly
>>123774
"Come. Don't be afraid to open your eyes, Twilight. If your reality is broken, know that your friends will be with you. To find a one thread of truth that you can use to guide all that you do.. is that not the fundamental principle of magic?"
Extend my legs and try to gesture comfortingly.
I'll use my 9 here
"Come. Don't be afraid to open your eyes, Twilight. If your reality is broken, know that your friends will be with you. To find a one thread of truth that you can use to guide all that you do.. is that not the fundamental principle of magic?"
Extend my legs and try to gesture comfortingly.
I'll use my 9 here
>>123774
"Look at this. If this is what we fear, the gods failed to inform us of the consequences of our actions. I hesitate to believe it, but this appears to have all been caused by their dishonesty and failure to consider the well-being of their charges."
I look at them.
"Would the two of you continue to side with the Element of Magic in the face of this?"
>>123776
"Very well. Good luck, friend."
I pan over other locations I can think of, such as the other provinces of Equestria and the neighboring kingdoms of the other races.
"Look at this. If this is what we fear, the gods failed to inform us of the consequences of our actions. I hesitate to believe it, but this appears to have all been caused by their dishonesty and failure to consider the well-being of their charges."
I look at them.
"Would the two of you continue to side with the Element of Magic in the face of this?"
>>123776
"Very well. Good luck, friend."
I pan over other locations I can think of, such as the other provinces of Equestria and the neighboring kingdoms of the other races.
>>123816
I grimace.
"I've seen enough. I no longer care what their intentions are, this rampant destruction and death is unconscionable. Especially since they used us to achieve it."
I stalk out, leaving Applejack and Fluttershy with the knowledge of the part they played.
>>123825
"There is no end to it. I am not comfortable with killing a helpless opponent, but accounts must be balanced."
I glare at Freke.
"By all parties."
I grimace.
"I've seen enough. I no longer care what their intentions are, this rampant destruction and death is unconscionable. Especially since they used us to achieve it."
I stalk out, leaving Applejack and Fluttershy with the knowledge of the part they played.
>>123825
"There is no end to it. I am not comfortable with killing a helpless opponent, but accounts must be balanced."
I glare at Freke.
"By all parties."
>>123839
"Supposition, Radiant. I have no reason to believe that, and the evidence does seem stacked against them. Virtually none of what they told us has been proven true, and now their children-our kin-are either dying at the hands of monsters from beyond Tartarus or in the throes of insanity."
>>123847
"From what I have seen, they may just wipe the slate clean and start over. There is very little left to be fixed."
"Supposition, Radiant. I have no reason to believe that, and the evidence does seem stacked against them. Virtually none of what they told us has been proven true, and now their children-our kin-are either dying at the hands of monsters from beyond Tartarus or in the throes of insanity."
>>123847
"From what I have seen, they may just wipe the slate clean and start over. There is very little left to be fixed."
>>123860
"We are mere mortals, Knight. Disaster has struck ponykind many times before and we always prevailed. It made us stronger in the long run. With Tirek gone and True Death destroyed we have a lot less to worry about our souls and lands being corrupted. We also gained a powerful ally by helping the beyonders. All we have to do now is get the Sun and Moon back to full strength and dispel these vile creatures roaming Equestria."
"We are mere mortals, Knight. Disaster has struck ponykind many times before and we always prevailed. It made us stronger in the long run. With Tirek gone and True Death destroyed we have a lot less to worry about our souls and lands being corrupted. We also gained a powerful ally by helping the beyonders. All we have to do now is get the Sun and Moon back to full strength and dispel these vile creatures roaming Equestria."
>>123866
"A- and what makes you th- think that the Sun and Moon aren't v- vile creatures as well? They tricked us i- into a- attack other gods c- completely unprovoked! E- even after they had come t- to an agreement n- not to! Wh- what makes you s- so certain that their r- rule will be so j- just and p- pure?! P- please Neith, l- look at the bigger picture!"
I stomp my hoof on the ground.
"A- and what makes you th- think that the Sun and Moon aren't v- vile creatures as well? They tricked us i- into a- attack other gods c- completely unprovoked! E- even after they had come t- to an agreement n- not to! Wh- what makes you s- so certain that their r- rule will be so j- just and p- pure?! P- please Neith, l- look at the bigger picture!"
I stomp my hoof on the ground.
>>123888
I sigh and stomp my hoof on the ground again, this time a bit harder.
"A- and by doing so w- we caused mass chaos! D- destruction and death! Isn't th- that the exact thing that p- purging evil I- IS SUPPOSED TO PREVENT?! W- we haven't helped anyone! I- if anything, we're the evil ones h- here!"
I sigh and stomp my hoof on the ground again, this time a bit harder.
"A- and by doing so w- we caused mass chaos! D- destruction and death! Isn't th- that the exact thing that p- purging evil I- IS SUPPOSED TO PREVENT?! W- we haven't helped anyone! I- if anything, we're the evil ones h- here!"
>>123888
I flash back to my avatar form.
"Neith! Open your eyes! You are an aspect of nature now, just like me, and should be working on restoring balance! The Sun and the Moon MUST be gotten rid of to achieve this!"
>>123891
"Twilight, to gods made us do this, and they made you and your friends help to. They used us to destroy the world."
I flash back to my avatar form.
"Neith! Open your eyes! You are an aspect of nature now, just like me, and should be working on restoring balance! The Sun and the Moon MUST be gotten rid of to achieve this!"
>>123891
"Twilight, to gods made us do this, and they made you and your friends help to. They used us to destroy the world."
>>123912
Her face is a twisted mess of sorrow and pain.
She thought she had found all the answers to satiate her needs, but instead she only found lies and deception.
And even so, she is not ready to face that fact.
Such a brilliant mind, so sadly lost to blind faith.
>>123914
She seems to be ignoring you, as she is focused on chanting some spell that is slowly surrounding the gods with magic.
Her face is a twisted mess of sorrow and pain.
She thought she had found all the answers to satiate her needs, but instead she only found lies and deception.
And even so, she is not ready to face that fact.
Such a brilliant mind, so sadly lost to blind faith.
>>123914
She seems to be ignoring you, as she is focused on chanting some spell that is slowly surrounding the gods with magic.
>>123934
It has become very much a part of you by now. It is never far away.
>>123933
She is not answering.
She is too focused on whatever plan she is working on.
>>123938
Whatever it is, it seems to be making the gods more unstable if anything.
>>123937
Celestia is trying not to look like she's present in the room as best she can.
She seems to he taking all this very badly.
It has become very much a part of you by now. It is never far away.
>>123933
She is not answering.
She is too focused on whatever plan she is working on.
>>123938
Whatever it is, it seems to be making the gods more unstable if anything.
>>123937
Celestia is trying not to look like she's present in the room as best she can.
She seems to he taking all this very badly.
>>123937
"Still, she gained Her powers from the Sun… by following her, I followed the Sun as well…"
I look down at the ground, and speak from between clenched teeth.
"You are right. The Sun has to go. The Moon as well. The Princesses shall rule."
>>123941
"I still believe in you, Princess… but you need to be the new Sun. There is no other way."
"Still, she gained Her powers from the Sun… by following her, I followed the Sun as well…"
I look down at the ground, and speak from between clenched teeth.
"You are right. The Sun has to go. The Moon as well. The Princesses shall rule."
>>123941
"I still believe in you, Princess… but you need to be the new Sun. There is no other way."
>>123938
"I didn't become an inquisitor out of free will… I was forced to."
>>123940
"Well… I did technically die. And seeing how my oath was until my death I am not really bound to it anymore, am I?"
I sigh deeply and contemplate my choices for a moment.
"Fine then. You are right. I am an avatar of a natural element now. Nature needs to restore its balance. A balance which has been seriously disrupted."
"I didn't become an inquisitor out of free will… I was forced to."
>>123940
"Well… I did technically die. And seeing how my oath was until my death I am not really bound to it anymore, am I?"
I sigh deeply and contemplate my choices for a moment.
"Fine then. You are right. I am an avatar of a natural element now. Nature needs to restore its balance. A balance which has been seriously disrupted."
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>>124007
You take the bold to the face.
Like a HERO.
You aren't even hurt.
What a faggot spell.
>>124008
You grab her from behind, holding her still
>>124016
You cock your head to the side, letting the bolt miss your ear.
>>124018
Thinking she is harmless, you fly right up to her, only to get a face full of angry hooves.
>>124019
As you yell out orders the magic bolt grazes you.
Sol is holding Twilight still.
The Elements of Harmony are yelling out a cacophony of reasons for her to stop this madness, but she is not listening.
You take the bold to the face.
Like a HERO.
You aren't even hurt.
What a faggot spell.
>>124008
You grab her from behind, holding her still
>>124016
You cock your head to the side, letting the bolt miss your ear.
>>124018
Thinking she is harmless, you fly right up to her, only to get a face full of angry hooves.
>>124019
As you yell out orders the magic bolt grazes you.
Sol is holding Twilight still.
The Elements of Harmony are yelling out a cacophony of reasons for her to stop this madness, but she is not listening.
SUDDENLY the sun and moon destabilize entirely, their bodies beginning to break up and release their souls.
>>124084
As Campfire finishes patching up Twilight's legs, she pushes him aside and leaps into the exploding god remains.
After the swirling energies begin to settle, you can hear a voice echo through the broken throne chamber.
Though you struck me down with all your might
I can still stand and thus fight
This is the end of Day and Night
Witness the hour of Twilight.
Twilight emerges from the collapsing remains of the gods.
Swollen to impossible sizes, she stands as tall if not taller than the already massive Virtuous Sun. Her coat a twisting mix of luminescent white and shadowy blue, her mane still resembling her old one, and two pairs of wings jutting from her back.
The Elements of Harmony cower back.
Even the Princesses look very worried.
BOSS: TWILIGHT OF THE GODS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkOj5DAJu2A
>>124084
As Campfire finishes patching up Twilight's legs, she pushes him aside and leaps into the exploding god remains.
After the swirling energies begin to settle, you can hear a voice echo through the broken throne chamber.
Though you struck me down with all your might
I can still stand and thus fight
This is the end of Day and Night
Witness the hour of Twilight.
Twilight emerges from the collapsing remains of the gods.
Swollen to impossible sizes, she stands as tall if not taller than the already massive Virtuous Sun. Her coat a twisting mix of luminescent white and shadowy blue, her mane still resembling her old one, and two pairs of wings jutting from her back.
The Elements of Harmony cower back.
Even the Princesses look very worried.
BOSS: TWILIGHT OF THE GODS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkOj5DAJu2A
>>124147
Your true colors shine through, avatar. I am the sun and moon now. You answer to me.
Ignoring her words, you duck and roll under her attempts to strike you away. You leap up, kick off her raised wing and with a somersault smash your hammer into her large two-tone horn, cracking the dark part of the spiral.
>>124150
As Twilight reels slightly from the previous blow, your flame knocks her into a spin, forcing her to disappear through a shadow and a beam of light to reform in another part of the throne room.
>>124153
As she reappears, Neith skates after her, freezing her in place.
Twilight struggles to free herself of the ice
>>124162
As Gaius smashes her off her massive hoover, causing her to collapse to a knee.
>>124163
As Sol charges in to hold her down (as difficult as it is, with Twilight being about four times her size) she speaks again
Is this not what you sought? A god wizened by mortality. One powerful and willing enough to rule over all creation? IS THIS NOT WHAT YOU WISHED?
Your true colors shine through, avatar. I am the sun and moon now. You answer to me.
Ignoring her words, you duck and roll under her attempts to strike you away. You leap up, kick off her raised wing and with a somersault smash your hammer into her large two-tone horn, cracking the dark part of the spiral.
>>124150
As Twilight reels slightly from the previous blow, your flame knocks her into a spin, forcing her to disappear through a shadow and a beam of light to reform in another part of the throne room.
>>124153
As she reappears, Neith skates after her, freezing her in place.
Twilight struggles to free herself of the ice
>>124162
As Gaius smashes her off her massive hoover, causing her to collapse to a knee.
>>124163
As Sol charges in to hold her down (as difficult as it is, with Twilight being about four times her size) she speaks again
Is this not what you sought? A god wizened by mortality. One powerful and willing enough to rule over all creation? IS THIS NOT WHAT YOU WISHED?
>>124188
You smash the horn again as she struggles on the floor, further cracking the dark spiral, causing it to leak energy
>>124189
You curl into yourself and then lash out, sending out a massive wave of icy water that freezes one of Twilight's four wings solid.
>>124191
>>124194
Capitalizing on this, you leap onto the frozen wing together and force it down, dragging Twilight onto her back.
>>124195
As Twilight attempts to right herself, she gets a face full of fire, knocking her back down.
Twilight is helpless for a moment.
If you have brilliant plans, now is the time.
You smash the horn again as she struggles on the floor, further cracking the dark spiral, causing it to leak energy
>>124189
You curl into yourself and then lash out, sending out a massive wave of icy water that freezes one of Twilight's four wings solid.
>>124191
>>124194
Capitalizing on this, you leap onto the frozen wing together and force it down, dragging Twilight onto her back.
>>124195
As Twilight attempts to right herself, she gets a face full of fire, knocking her back down.
Twilight is helpless for a moment.
If you have brilliant plans, now is the time.
>>124222
You swing your whip around
>>124230
And catch Gaius in the butt with it, yanking him out of the air and yourself off the ground.
>>124223
>>124227
>>124229
As you form a three pronged assault, you manage to strike out three of Twilight's legs, causing her focus to go awry and the spell to misfire, causing much of her body to crack and shatter.
No… I cannot… fail… NOT ANY MORE!
She can probably be broken open with a few more crits to extract the souls.
You swing your whip around
>>124230
And catch Gaius in the butt with it, yanking him out of the air and yourself off the ground.
>>124223
>>124227
>>124229
As you form a three pronged assault, you manage to strike out three of Twilight's legs, causing her focus to go awry and the spell to misfire, causing much of her body to crack and shatter.
No… I cannot… fail… NOT ANY MORE!
She can probably be broken open with a few more crits to extract the souls.
>>124242
>>124244
Though huge, Twilight seems easy to topple, and your combined efforts bring her crashing down
>>124237
It is too late for that now…
>>124240
As she finishes her words, she stiffens a little from the blushy water elemental's ice
>>124241
But her words ring true.
It is too late for her.
With a scream born of hate towards a Twilight of another time for deeds long forgotten by all but her, Radiant leaps in to the air, bringing her hammer down on Twilight with enough force to crack her form and destabilize it entirely.
As the forces inside her go haywire, she turns her gaze towards the other Elements.
They are shocked. Horrified. But very sad.
So is Twilight.
In her final moments, she knows she failed in her attempt to right all she allowed to go wrong.
And that with her, harmony would be no more.
Twilight's body then reaches a critical point and explodes into a cascade of energy, leaving behind the Radiant Soul and Judging Soul, as well as the Big Crown Thingy Of Magic.
>>124244
Though huge, Twilight seems easy to topple, and your combined efforts bring her crashing down
>>124237
It is too late for that now…
>>124240
As she finishes her words, she stiffens a little from the blushy water elemental's ice
>>124241
But her words ring true.
It is too late for her.
With a scream born of hate towards a Twilight of another time for deeds long forgotten by all but her, Radiant leaps in to the air, bringing her hammer down on Twilight with enough force to crack her form and destabilize it entirely.
As the forces inside her go haywire, she turns her gaze towards the other Elements.
They are shocked. Horrified. But very sad.
So is Twilight.
In her final moments, she knows she failed in her attempt to right all she allowed to go wrong.
And that with her, harmony would be no more.
Twilight's body then reaches a critical point and explodes into a cascade of energy, leaving behind the Radiant Soul and Judging Soul, as well as the Big Crown Thingy Of Magic.
>>124266
It is simply a symbolic conduit for channeling the element of magic into Harmony.
>>124270
Loyalty is trying to keep a neutral face
Honestly is covering her eyes with a hat
Kindness is skittishly inspecting the remains in tears
Laughter is not laughing
And Generosity seems distracted by, well…
>>124268
>>124272
You you fare.
YOU FARE.
In her greatest time of need, you, her knight in shi- rogue in polished leather arrive to sweep her off her feet.
Her eyes glitter like diamonds as she gazes upon you.
Her legs turn to jelly, but you are there to catch her into a firm embrace. She sighs softly against your neck and brushes her cheek against you. Then her leg against yours with a little giggle.
She is like putty in your hooves you glorious stallion.
It is simply a symbolic conduit for channeling the element of magic into Harmony.
>>124270
Loyalty is trying to keep a neutral face
Honestly is covering her eyes with a hat
Kindness is skittishly inspecting the remains in tears
Laughter is not laughing
And Generosity seems distracted by, well…
>>124268
>>124272
You you fare.
YOU FARE.
In her greatest time of need, you, her knight in shi- rogue in polished leather arrive to sweep her off her feet.
Her eyes glitter like diamonds as she gazes upon you.
Her legs turn to jelly, but you are there to catch her into a firm embrace. She sighs softly against your neck and brushes her cheek against you. Then her leg against yours with a little giggle.
She is like putty in your hooves you glorious stallion.
>>124299
>>124300
>>124301
"The… the True Creator's… Avatar… Faust.
She… attacked the gods… after the army left…
The… Laughing One… took the first… hits…
Then… she went for… the sun and moon…
Fairness and Fearless… fought her to a standstill… and won.
But then… by the master… she did not die…
She only became… worse…
Like a horrible… demon…
She then… found me… and through me… the location…
of…
the Master.
Please…
She seeks to sunder… the veil… of reality…
To kill the Creator…
You must…. stop her"
>>124303
It seems a beyonder, most likely Faust, drained information from his brain with some foul magic.
>>124304
"Well, I may be generosity, but I'm no two bit bicycle. If you intend to gain a lady, I expect you to be more of a gentleman and not run off after every sad pair of eyes you notice."
>>124300
>>124301
"The… the True Creator's… Avatar… Faust.
She… attacked the gods… after the army left…
The… Laughing One… took the first… hits…
Then… she went for… the sun and moon…
Fairness and Fearless… fought her to a standstill… and won.
But then… by the master… she did not die…
She only became… worse…
Like a horrible… demon…
She then… found me… and through me… the location…
of…
the Master.
Please…
She seeks to sunder… the veil… of reality…
To kill the Creator…
You must…. stop her"
>>124303
It seems a beyonder, most likely Faust, drained information from his brain with some foul magic.
>>124304
"Well, I may be generosity, but I'm no two bit bicycle. If you intend to gain a lady, I expect you to be more of a gentleman and not run off after every sad pair of eyes you notice."
>>124306
"I'm sorry my dear, I just wanted to make that poor mare feel better about herself. We need everypony in good spirits in this dangerous place!"
I whisper in her ear
"Did you hear that stuttering? I think she has some kind of a mental disorder. Nopony has probably ever shown affection to the poor thing."
"I'm sorry my dear, I just wanted to make that poor mare feel better about herself. We need everypony in good spirits in this dangerous place!"
I whisper in her ear
"Did you hear that stuttering? I think she has some kind of a mental disorder. Nopony has probably ever shown affection to the poor thing."
>>124308
The Princesses look at them
"For now, they can stay safe here. It sounds like you must go face this… Faust."
>>124309
"The master… is doing his all… to reinforce the veil…
…But I can… try…"
A hazy image forms near Destiny
"master… please…"
>>124310
>>124312
"She… is at the veil… at the hidden… plane… atop… the tower of light…"
He points at the stairs he fell down
"She no longer… is a pony… but more… like the Demon King…"
>>124314
"Oh the poor darling. What a terrible thing to befall such a nice seeming pony."
The Princesses look at them
"For now, they can stay safe here. It sounds like you must go face this… Faust."
>>124309
"The master… is doing his all… to reinforce the veil…
…But I can… try…"
A hazy image forms near Destiny
"master… please…"
>>124310
>>124312
"She… is at the veil… at the hidden… plane… atop… the tower of light…"
He points at the stairs he fell down
"She no longer… is a pony… but more… like the Demon King…"
>>124314
"Oh the poor darling. What a terrible thing to befall such a nice seeming pony."
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>>124323
There is only one option. You must kill her before she can sunder the veil. If the veil is broken, all of creation may need to be undone to repair it. You simply cannot allow her to do it! Go! Stop her!
>>124325
They all nod in unison.
>>124327
"I'll live. I hope the same applies to you."
Applejack seem to be wiping her eyes.
There is only one option. You must kill her before she can sunder the veil. If the veil is broken, all of creation may need to be undone to repair it. You simply cannot allow her to do it! Go! Stop her!
>>124325
They all nod in unison.
>>124327
"I'll live. I hope the same applies to you."
Applejack seem to be wiping her eyes.
>>124334
I can tell you this much - she will be immune to all but the strongest of attacks. Do not even think of fighting her like a normal foe.
I cannot intervene in person. Doing so would only make ger task easier.
Now go. This is your final battle. All of creation depends on this single victory.
If you fail, all you have done and achieved since the dawn of time will be undone and lost forever.
>>124339
"I would not serve those who I hate, my most faithful warrior, Radiant."
>>124347
"You freed me of a great burden long ago, Gaius. Go in peace, knowing your service to me was greater than any I have ever felt."
As you begin your ascend, you take a moment to reflect upon your past deeds.
The long campaign to stop Ironhide.
The events of Trotantium
The battles against Strife
The adventures in Trotheim
The end of time, Distortion and Starswirls
The gardens of chaos and your slipping minds
The city of Tambelon and your withering souls
And Midnight Castle and your mutating bodies
And of course, the end of harmony itself.
All this has lead to this final battle.
Here it will all be decided.
Will you have fought for nothing?
The white demon stands upon a large plane of nothing at the top of the tower.
Though more slender in build, her shape resembles Tirek, with a large horse's body and a Beyonder where the head should be.
A sleek blade has been pushed into thin air, as if to cut open reality itself.
You are at the Veil of Reality, standing above all creation.
What arena could possibly be more suitable for this confrontation?
Your friends stand at your side
Your foes crushed beneath you
You have been champions
Heroes
Legends
Avatars
Lords
And now
NEXT TIME ON TWILIGHT OF THE GODS
THE FINAL BOSS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opZur_z-LNI
I can tell you this much - she will be immune to all but the strongest of attacks. Do not even think of fighting her like a normal foe.
I cannot intervene in person. Doing so would only make ger task easier.
Now go. This is your final battle. All of creation depends on this single victory.
If you fail, all you have done and achieved since the dawn of time will be undone and lost forever.
>>124339
"I would not serve those who I hate, my most faithful warrior, Radiant."
>>124347
"You freed me of a great burden long ago, Gaius. Go in peace, knowing your service to me was greater than any I have ever felt."
As you begin your ascend, you take a moment to reflect upon your past deeds.
The long campaign to stop Ironhide.
The events of Trotantium
The battles against Strife
The adventures in Trotheim
The end of time, Distortion and Starswirls
The gardens of chaos and your slipping minds
The city of Tambelon and your withering souls
And Midnight Castle and your mutating bodies
And of course, the end of harmony itself.
All this has lead to this final battle.
Here it will all be decided.
Will you have fought for nothing?
The white demon stands upon a large plane of nothing at the top of the tower.
Though more slender in build, her shape resembles Tirek, with a large horse's body and a Beyonder where the head should be.
A sleek blade has been pushed into thin air, as if to cut open reality itself.
You are at the Veil of Reality, standing above all creation.
What arena could possibly be more suitable for this confrontation?
Your friends stand at your side
Your foes crushed beneath you
You have been champions
Heroes
Legends
Avatars
Lords
And now
NEXT TIME ON TWILIGHT OF THE GODS
THE FINAL BOSS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opZur_z-LNI
>>126584
>>126589
This universe is an abomination.
A twisted mockery of my progenitor's creation
It is a false reality filled with false creatures leading false lives and serving false causes
It is brimming with inferior, malformed copies of the creatures created by the True Creator
So long as it, and the thousands like it, stand, their corruption will spread, multiplying the numbers of these false realities
Thus, I, and my others, seek them out, and destroy them.
To preserve the purity of true creation
>>126588
I am the herald of your end.
The Avatar of the True Creator
>>126589
This universe is an abomination.
A twisted mockery of my progenitor's creation
It is a false reality filled with false creatures leading false lives and serving false causes
It is brimming with inferior, malformed copies of the creatures created by the True Creator
So long as it, and the thousands like it, stand, their corruption will spread, multiplying the numbers of these false realities
Thus, I, and my others, seek them out, and destroy them.
To preserve the purity of true creation
>>126588
I am the herald of your end.
The Avatar of the True Creator
>>126612
You are not real
Nothing here is
You are but characters in a story
Pawns on a table
Words on a page
>>126614
>>126617
What you think, you were told to think
What you sense, you were written to sense
What you feel, you were asked to feel
Your will is not your own
>>126616
Perhaps he did not
But his kind did
You are not real
Nothing here is
You are but characters in a story
Pawns on a table
Words on a page
>>126614
>>126617
What you think, you were told to think
What you sense, you were written to sense
What you feel, you were asked to feel
Your will is not your own
>>126616
Perhaps he did not
But his kind did
>>126619
"So we're just characters in some story? That's the most insane thing I've ever heard! It's complete nonsense! How can we be characters in a story? Nobody tells us what to do, nobody commands and instructs are every action and thought! We are our own free ponies, same as everyone else in the world!"
"So we're just characters in some story? That's the most insane thing I've ever heard! It's complete nonsense! How can we be characters in a story? Nobody tells us what to do, nobody commands and instructs are every action and thought! We are our own free ponies, same as everyone else in the world!"
>>126622
Do you not find it awfully convenient that you are here?
That of the supposed millions of sentient beings in this world, you of all have seen so many adventures, when the others have not?
That every adventure has followed a neat, dramatically correct curve of escalation?
It would make for quite a book, or at least a song for generations of bards, would it not?
It was written to be like that.
>>126625
Perhaps you should ask Nopony.
>>126627
False.
You can be written to feel.
To experience
To desire
To live and die and be reborn
Whatever your Creator needs of you
Do you not find it awfully convenient that you are here?
That of the supposed millions of sentient beings in this world, you of all have seen so many adventures, when the others have not?
That every adventure has followed a neat, dramatically correct curve of escalation?
It would make for quite a book, or at least a song for generations of bards, would it not?
It was written to be like that.
>>126625
Perhaps you should ask Nopony.
>>126627
False.
You can be written to feel.
To experience
To desire
To live and die and be reborn
Whatever your Creator needs of you
>>126632
You are merely collateral.
The fall of the creator will lead to the end of his creation.
And that will include you.
>>126633
He is not doing it
I am
>>126634
Once I sunder the veil of reality, perhaps you can catch a glimpse of his face before your end
>>126635
Because while to you I represent destruction
To him, I represent penance.
>>126636
Reflect upon the world you have seen
Of all the ponies you met
No more than a handful even had faces
Let alone names or voices
You are merely collateral.
The fall of the creator will lead to the end of his creation.
And that will include you.
>>126633
He is not doing it
I am
>>126634
Once I sunder the veil of reality, perhaps you can catch a glimpse of his face before your end
>>126635
Because while to you I represent destruction
To him, I represent penance.
>>126636
Reflect upon the world you have seen
Of all the ponies you met
No more than a handful even had faces
Let alone names or voices
>>126641
>>126643
>>126644
>>126646
So you really are willing to throw yourselves at me to save this ruin of a fanfiction gone wrong?
Faust grasps the blade embedded in thin air
To save the hollow clones that bare the once-proud names of the True Creator's masterpieces?
To save a false world that teeters on the edge of self destruction
She draws the blade out, leaving a bleeding gash in reality itself.
To save yourselves, so you may act out one final chapter in this mockery of a tale
The readies the blade
Then so be it.
>>126643
>>126644
>>126646
So you really are willing to throw yourselves at me to save this ruin of a fanfiction gone wrong?
Faust grasps the blade embedded in thin air
To save the hollow clones that bare the once-proud names of the True Creator's masterpieces?
To save a false world that teeters on the edge of self destruction
She draws the blade out, leaving a bleeding gash in reality itself.
To save yourselves, so you may act out one final chapter in this mockery of a tale
The readies the blade
Then so be it.
>>126656
Pathetic.
Faust stops your hammer effortlessly with her hand, then slashes you with her sword, lifting you off your hooves.
Your last stand keeps you standing however.
>>126659
You are destined to fail.
As you swoop in to blast Faust, she rears up and smashes her forehooves on your wings, pinning you down
>>126661
It will destroy itself in time
You slam against the demon, but it does not even flinch. Instead it grasps you by the head and lifts you up like a toy.
You begin to feel a sharp burning pain on your head, but before any permanent damage is done >>126658
Neith's icy spear shatters on Faust's arm, freezing it in place for a moment, forcing her to loosen her grasp.
>>126657
Seeing an opportunity, Dawn jumps on the demon's back and plants her hidden blades into its eyes, blinding it.
Faust takes a few stumbling steps and then readies itself again.
+2 to all rolls against Faust next turn.
Pathetic.
Faust stops your hammer effortlessly with her hand, then slashes you with her sword, lifting you off your hooves.
Your last stand keeps you standing however.
>>126659
You are destined to fail.
As you swoop in to blast Faust, she rears up and smashes her forehooves on your wings, pinning you down
>>126661
It will destroy itself in time
You slam against the demon, but it does not even flinch. Instead it grasps you by the head and lifts you up like a toy.
You begin to feel a sharp burning pain on your head, but before any permanent damage is done >>126658
Neith's icy spear shatters on Faust's arm, freezing it in place for a moment, forcing her to loosen her grasp.
>>126657
Seeing an opportunity, Dawn jumps on the demon's back and plants her hidden blades into its eyes, blinding it.
Faust takes a few stumbling steps and then readies itself again.
+2 to all rolls against Faust next turn.
>>126674
Hanging on to Faust as she leaps away, you plant your blades into her horse half, hanging on for dear life as she tries to kick of you off, ripping deep silvery gashes into her body before you are flung off.
>>126676
Seeing your sister draw blood from this supposed supreme god, your faith is bolstered once more.
As she focuses on Dawn, you charge in and smash her bloodied side with your hammer. You can hear bone shatter and see a spray of silver blood stain your armour.
>>126678
You will not allow this world to fall.
There is too much at stake.
Too much to give.
Too much to lose.
Though broken your blade may be, it can still strike true.
And it does.
You rend a massive but across the belly of Faust, drawing blood and causing the Avatar to falter with her counter.
>>126688
Which is just the opening you needed. Ignoring the pain in your wing you leap up and impale Faust from below, then slide under her to avoid retaliation.
>>126683
As Faust staggers from the barrage, she sees you coming and parries your blow with her blade.
She then pulls Gaius' spear out and throws it aside, before taking a step back.
Faust places a hand over her face, and in a flash, recreates her eyes.
The +2 bonus no longer applies.
You gnats actually HURT me…
Hanging on to Faust as she leaps away, you plant your blades into her horse half, hanging on for dear life as she tries to kick of you off, ripping deep silvery gashes into her body before you are flung off.
>>126676
Seeing your sister draw blood from this supposed supreme god, your faith is bolstered once more.
As she focuses on Dawn, you charge in and smash her bloodied side with your hammer. You can hear bone shatter and see a spray of silver blood stain your armour.
>>126678
You will not allow this world to fall.
There is too much at stake.
Too much to give.
Too much to lose.
Though broken your blade may be, it can still strike true.
And it does.
You rend a massive but across the belly of Faust, drawing blood and causing the Avatar to falter with her counter.
>>126688
Which is just the opening you needed. Ignoring the pain in your wing you leap up and impale Faust from below, then slide under her to avoid retaliation.
>>126683
As Faust staggers from the barrage, she sees you coming and parries your blow with her blade.
She then pulls Gaius' spear out and throws it aside, before taking a step back.
Faust places a hand over her face, and in a flash, recreates her eyes.
The +2 bonus no longer applies.
You gnats actually HURT me…
>>126699
Though wounded, Faust is no pushover.
Your hammer slams into her hoof, and it works about as well as hitting a stone wall with a stick.
You rebound off her.
>>126703
Your sexual implications do not amuse me, you projection of a brony's boner
Faust grasps the whip and swings you into the air, flinging you into >>126705 Dawn, who spills her potion on impact.
>>126704
AWAY FROM ME, MOCKERY OF NIGHTMARES
Faust tries to slash you, but a quick reversion into your mist form renders the blow ineffective.
>>126700
With Faust distracted, you summon up your strength and finally topple her with a massive headbutt.
Faust falls over and is helpless for one turn.
All successful rolls count as crits.
Though wounded, Faust is no pushover.
Your hammer slams into her hoof, and it works about as well as hitting a stone wall with a stick.
You rebound off her.
>>126703
Your sexual implications do not amuse me, you projection of a brony's boner
Faust grasps the whip and swings you into the air, flinging you into >>126705 Dawn, who spills her potion on impact.
>>126704
AWAY FROM ME, MOCKERY OF NIGHTMARES
Faust tries to slash you, but a quick reversion into your mist form renders the blow ineffective.
>>126700
With Faust distracted, you summon up your strength and finally topple her with a massive headbutt.
Faust falls over and is helpless for one turn.
All successful rolls count as crits.
>>126710
With the Avatar open for a strike, you skid to a halt and vanish from sight, only to reappear in mid charge, inches before sinking your weapons into her wounded side, tearing out a large chunk of meat.
>>126711
Your whip digs deep into the wounded guts, wrenching out unidentifiable organs
>>126714
You leap back in and smash the wounded avatar, splashing gore on you and those nearby
>>126715
You do not care she tried to so brazenly kill you.
You are of little consequence.
But she sought to kill your friends.
And not only your friends.
All life.
You will not let that happen.
For you are the guardian of life.
The very avatar of protection, devotion and unconditional love.
May this invader feel your wrath.
Your slash off an entire back leg in your rage.
>>126718
Seeing the Avatar so grievously wounded, you charge in, unleashing the full fury of the Nightmare.
An incredible force you fought so long to control.
It came close to ending you and those near you
But now it serves you
And it will pay in full for all the pain it has causes
With a tear in your eye, you strike through her body, sending into the air, nearly splitting it in half.
>>126721
With the Avatar careening though the air, you hurl a fireball at it, exploding it in mid-flight.
Tiny splatters of silvery blood rain from the smoke cloud as the air goes silent.
With the Avatar open for a strike, you skid to a halt and vanish from sight, only to reappear in mid charge, inches before sinking your weapons into her wounded side, tearing out a large chunk of meat.
>>126711
Your whip digs deep into the wounded guts, wrenching out unidentifiable organs
>>126714
You leap back in and smash the wounded avatar, splashing gore on you and those nearby
>>126715
You do not care she tried to so brazenly kill you.
You are of little consequence.
But she sought to kill your friends.
And not only your friends.
All life.
You will not let that happen.
For you are the guardian of life.
The very avatar of protection, devotion and unconditional love.
May this invader feel your wrath.
Your slash off an entire back leg in your rage.
>>126718
Seeing the Avatar so grievously wounded, you charge in, unleashing the full fury of the Nightmare.
An incredible force you fought so long to control.
It came close to ending you and those near you
But now it serves you
And it will pay in full for all the pain it has causes
With a tear in your eye, you strike through her body, sending into the air, nearly splitting it in half.
>>126721
With the Avatar careening though the air, you hurl a fireball at it, exploding it in mid-flight.
Tiny splatters of silvery blood rain from the smoke cloud as the air goes silent.
>>126782
"I was thinking that we could try and get a step ahead of whatever challenges we will face in the future, but I just realized that there is a flaw. There is nothing to keep the creator from changing the script, or simply making things up as he goes."
I sigh.
"I hate to ask for something as simple as a piece of armor, or a weapon, or something to strengthen my powers, but I cannot think of anything else."
"I was thinking that we could try and get a step ahead of whatever challenges we will face in the future, but I just realized that there is a flaw. There is nothing to keep the creator from changing the script, or simply making things up as he goes."
I sigh.
"I hate to ask for something as simple as a piece of armor, or a weapon, or something to strengthen my powers, but I cannot think of anything else."
>>126801
As you touch the heart, a massive surge of energy courses through you.
You feel the infinite powers of the universe bow to you for a fraction of a moment.
You hold the very power of creation. Endless potential for you to bend and shape as you desire.
And the first thing your heart desires, is the thing it has sought for all this time. Its own sun.
In a flash of light, your eyes ignite once more into their glorious glow. Your wings of light and halo of the sun manifest anew, and the halo then bends into itself and explodes like a blossoming flower of solar fire into a miniature sun that hovers above you.
You are Radiant Isabella Goldentail Dawn. Once the sun's paladin. The sun's champion. The sun's fury. The sun's avatar. And now, the bearer of your own sun.
As you touch the heart, a massive surge of energy courses through you.
You feel the infinite powers of the universe bow to you for a fraction of a moment.
You hold the very power of creation. Endless potential for you to bend and shape as you desire.
And the first thing your heart desires, is the thing it has sought for all this time. Its own sun.
In a flash of light, your eyes ignite once more into their glorious glow. Your wings of light and halo of the sun manifest anew, and the halo then bends into itself and explodes like a blossoming flower of solar fire into a miniature sun that hovers above you.
You are Radiant Isabella Goldentail Dawn. Once the sun's paladin. The sun's champion. The sun's fury. The sun's avatar. And now, the bearer of your own sun.
>>126839
It pulses in anticipation.
It only needs to know what you want.
>>126841
The surge of power fills you as you feel your body become translucent and ethereal.
Filled with energy that needs an outlet, you dart from shadow to shadow, leaping between points in reality like a teleporting bolt of lightning.
Finally you stop to breathe and look at yourself.
Reflecting your deeds in life, you have become the Avatar of Shadows That Hit First And Ask Questions Never.
>You no longer need to roll for Vanish or Stealth
>>126844
Your heart grew three sizes and became golden.
Its warm glow can be observed through your armour.
Overall you exude an aura of helpful friendliness.
>>126848
In a pulse of energy, you suddenly feel your control over the fickle movements of your liquid body become much firmer.
You take on several shapes in the blink of an eye and revert back to a pony.
You no longer need to roll for shapeshifting and get +2 to all ice spells.
It pulses in anticipation.
It only needs to know what you want.
>>126841
The surge of power fills you as you feel your body become translucent and ethereal.
Filled with energy that needs an outlet, you dart from shadow to shadow, leaping between points in reality like a teleporting bolt of lightning.
Finally you stop to breathe and look at yourself.
Reflecting your deeds in life, you have become the Avatar of Shadows That Hit First And Ask Questions Never.
>You no longer need to roll for Vanish or Stealth
>>126844
Your heart grew three sizes and became golden.
Its warm glow can be observed through your armour.
Overall you exude an aura of helpful friendliness.
>>126848
In a pulse of energy, you suddenly feel your control over the fickle movements of your liquid body become much firmer.
You take on several shapes in the blink of an eye and revert back to a pony.
You no longer need to roll for shapeshifting and get +2 to all ice spells.
>>126888
In a flash, your fire kindles itself into a white hot glow.
Your edges blaze in a blue flame, and your body feels more powerful than ever.
Your fire rivals the hearts of stars. It is no traditional flame. It is the fire of a true force of the universe.
The burning fire of a mortal's will.
The undying flame of hope itself.
In a flash, your fire kindles itself into a white hot glow.
Your edges blaze in a blue flame, and your body feels more powerful than ever.
Your fire rivals the hearts of stars. It is no traditional flame. It is the fire of a true force of the universe.
The burning fire of a mortal's will.
The undying flame of hope itself.
>>126902
The Nightmare within you gets a glint in its eye as it feels itself grow in power. It has never felt so strong. It bends its claws and flexes its shape, feeling the massive strength it has suddenly stolen for itself.
With this, it could destroy all who dared oppose it. Topple kingdoms. Subjugate continents. Rest asunder entire races.
But it bows its head obediently as it sees you gaze upon it.
You are its master, and it is merely a weapon for you to wield.
>>126905
The trail undulates a little
It seems to connect you two on some level.
The Nightmare within you gets a glint in its eye as it feels itself grow in power. It has never felt so strong. It bends its claws and flexes its shape, feeling the massive strength it has suddenly stolen for itself.
With this, it could destroy all who dared oppose it. Topple kingdoms. Subjugate continents. Rest asunder entire races.
But it bows its head obediently as it sees you gaze upon it.
You are its master, and it is merely a weapon for you to wield.
>>126905
The trail undulates a little
It seems to connect you two on some level.
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As you do your things, Manifest Destiny slowly crawl up the staircase and drags his broken from over to the heart.
"Heart of creation, hear my wish
With what I have left I ask for this
So we have a chance in the final fight
Return to us our dearest Twilight."
He then collapses as the heart pulses and explodes, sending him tumbling back to the stairwell.
Some noise can be heard downstairs.
However before you can react to it, the cloud of smoke vanishes.
Faust sits in the air, held aloft by great wings of impossible light.
Her horse-like half is gone, and she now fully resembles a Beyonder, though notably large in size, and made entirely of featureless light.
THE TIME HAS COME TO SHATTER THIS MOCKERY OF A UNIVERSE FOREVER. FACE YOUR END WITH DIGNITY.
BOSS: LA'CHRENN - TRUE AVATAR OF CREATION
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV3wFRy23cY
"Heart of creation, hear my wish
With what I have left I ask for this
So we have a chance in the final fight
Return to us our dearest Twilight."
He then collapses as the heart pulses and explodes, sending him tumbling back to the stairwell.
Some noise can be heard downstairs.
However before you can react to it, the cloud of smoke vanishes.
Faust sits in the air, held aloft by great wings of impossible light.
Her horse-like half is gone, and she now fully resembles a Beyonder, though notably large in size, and made entirely of featureless light.
THE TIME HAS COME TO SHATTER THIS MOCKERY OF A UNIVERSE FOREVER. FACE YOUR END WITH DIGNITY.
BOSS: LA'CHRENN - TRUE AVATAR OF CREATION
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV3wFRy23cY
>>126926
You leap into flight, held aloft by your wings of light. Dicing under her spear of energy, you smash one of her wings with your hammer, exploding a fragment of it with notable force.
>>126927
You take flight as well, and aim for her face once more, but before your blades can hit, she grasps you by the throat and sinks her sword into you
I HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF YOUR RIDICULOUS TRICKS
You plummet down helplessly.
>>126928
WE WILL SEE WHO WILL DIE HERE
Your fiery blast fails to even make her flinch, and she retaliates with a gigantic spear of energy that scythes you down in a single hit, leaving you helpless.
>>126929
Seeing the mighty fire avatar fall you see your chance to shine for once.
Leaping upwards with icy wings, you dodge her counterattack and sing your blade into her with explosive force, tossing her around a little in the air.
>>126932
You take flight and smash your weapon into her with the full force of your body, driving it deep into her and causing her to lose altitude under your weight.
>>126930
Seeing a chance, you leap up and catch her as Gaius forces her down, pinning the huge beyonder to the ground for a short moment.
Normal hits count as crits for one round.
Misses are still crit misses.
You leap into flight, held aloft by your wings of light. Dicing under her spear of energy, you smash one of her wings with your hammer, exploding a fragment of it with notable force.
>>126927
You take flight as well, and aim for her face once more, but before your blades can hit, she grasps you by the throat and sinks her sword into you
I HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF YOUR RIDICULOUS TRICKS
You plummet down helplessly.
>>126928
WE WILL SEE WHO WILL DIE HERE
Your fiery blast fails to even make her flinch, and she retaliates with a gigantic spear of energy that scythes you down in a single hit, leaving you helpless.
>>126929
Seeing the mighty fire avatar fall you see your chance to shine for once.
Leaping upwards with icy wings, you dodge her counterattack and sing your blade into her with explosive force, tossing her around a little in the air.
>>126932
You take flight and smash your weapon into her with the full force of your body, driving it deep into her and causing her to lose altitude under your weight.
>>126930
Seeing a chance, you leap up and catch her as Gaius forces her down, pinning the huge beyonder to the ground for a short moment.
Normal hits count as crits for one round.
Misses are still crit misses.
>>126938
The effect is instant.
You slam your blade into the featureless head, causing a few motes of energy to puff from it
>>126935
With a delightful line that would surely win you the adoration of a certain diamond dog, you blast a freezing spell onto the beyonder avatar, freezing parts of it stiff
>>126941
You stand up, right on time to witness something horrible.
>>126940
You lift your hammer with such speed you lose a little balance. In the split second it takes you to focus again, Faust's spear of light strikes into you, knocking the hammer away.
You yourself feel hurt, but can still stand. After all, even if all else fails, this will be your last stand.
>>126947
The pain overwhelms you and you collapse back down.
>>126939
THE FORCES YOU WIELD WERE NEVER CREATED TO BE CONTROLLED
Faust tosses Sol off her and leaps through the air, punching her ethereal fist through Gaius' entire body, ripping out the Nightmare Soul, setting it free.
Gaius is no longer in control of the Nightmare.
Nightmare has been added to the battlefield.
The effect is instant.
You slam your blade into the featureless head, causing a few motes of energy to puff from it
>>126935
With a delightful line that would surely win you the adoration of a certain diamond dog, you blast a freezing spell onto the beyonder avatar, freezing parts of it stiff
>>126941
You stand up, right on time to witness something horrible.
>>126940
You lift your hammer with such speed you lose a little balance. In the split second it takes you to focus again, Faust's spear of light strikes into you, knocking the hammer away.
You yourself feel hurt, but can still stand. After all, even if all else fails, this will be your last stand.
>>126947
The pain overwhelms you and you collapse back down.
>>126939
THE FORCES YOU WIELD WERE NEVER CREATED TO BE CONTROLLED
Faust tosses Sol off her and leaps through the air, punching her ethereal fist through Gaius' entire body, ripping out the Nightmare Soul, setting it free.
Gaius is no longer in control of the Nightmare.
Nightmare has been added to the battlefield.
>>126955
You jump up.
This is no time to mind some silly massive bodily wounds.
>>126957
ACCEPT YOUR FAILURE
Faust catches the fireball in her hand and crushes it, then swoops down to strike you to the ground.
>>126958
Nightmare swoops down and smashes into you, forcing you into a wrestle.
>>126959
With Sol's trail boosting you, you bring your hammer down on Nightmare, smashing it to the ground and leaving it helpless for the time being.
>>126960
You dash in to catch Faust before she can regain altitude, and slash her again, removing a part of one of her wings.
>>126963
The low flying beyonder makes for an easy target, and you freeze her wings, forcing her to land and stand up on the ground.
You jump up.
This is no time to mind some silly massive bodily wounds.
>>126957
ACCEPT YOUR FAILURE
Faust catches the fireball in her hand and crushes it, then swoops down to strike you to the ground.
>>126958
Nightmare swoops down and smashes into you, forcing you into a wrestle.
>>126959
With Sol's trail boosting you, you bring your hammer down on Nightmare, smashing it to the ground and leaving it helpless for the time being.
>>126960
You dash in to catch Faust before she can regain altitude, and slash her again, removing a part of one of her wings.
>>126963
The low flying beyonder makes for an easy target, and you freeze her wings, forcing her to land and stand up on the ground.
>>126967
With Sol's blessing heart invigorating you, you muscle up again.
You can rest when you are dead.
>>126968
You hop into the air and disappear into the darkness, then like a striking serpent reappear near Faust, planting your blades in her back.
>>126969
Your swordplay is impressive indeed, Guardian of Life. For every blow she parries you sink another into her, forcing even the avatar of creation to take a step back.
>>126970
You summon up the fury of your frozen heart and unleash it in a scything blizzard of icicles that forces Faust to cover herself with her wings.
>>126971
Nightmare laughs and bites into your throat, then kicks you down and leaps away, leaving your bleeding, body behind.
>>126975
However you are not helpless, as Radiant erects an aura of protection to keep the party safe for the time being.
>>126977
You channel your chain lightning through the Soul Staff, striking both Faust and Nightmare, dropping Nightmare down, seemingly helpless.
Faust seems to be getting angry
With Sol's blessing heart invigorating you, you muscle up again.
You can rest when you are dead.
>>126968
You hop into the air and disappear into the darkness, then like a striking serpent reappear near Faust, planting your blades in her back.
>>126969
Your swordplay is impressive indeed, Guardian of Life. For every blow she parries you sink another into her, forcing even the avatar of creation to take a step back.
>>126970
You summon up the fury of your frozen heart and unleash it in a scything blizzard of icicles that forces Faust to cover herself with her wings.
>>126971
Nightmare laughs and bites into your throat, then kicks you down and leaps away, leaving your bleeding, body behind.
>>126975
However you are not helpless, as Radiant erects an aura of protection to keep the party safe for the time being.
>>126977
You channel your chain lightning through the Soul Staff, striking both Faust and Nightmare, dropping Nightmare down, seemingly helpless.
Faust seems to be getting angry
>>126994
You jab your blades into Faust's neck and rip outwards.
Such a blow would decapitate any foe.
But… not Faust
YOUR CONCEPTS OF LIFE AND DEATH DO NOT MATTER. YOU ARE NOT REAL. YOUR LIVES ARE NOT REAL AND NEITHER ARE YOUR VIEWS OF DEATH
>>126995
You maintain the integrity of the barriers
>>126999
You feel an all too familiar feeling creep up on you.
You are not entirely sure what it is, but you are almost certain you've forgotten something.
However, your foes will not forget the fure of the Lord of Magic.
Your storm of bolts cuts down Nightmare and cracks one of Faust's wings.
>>127005
With Faust busy guarding herself from the magical barrage, you lay into her, cracking another wing with your blade.
>>126998
You heal up Gaius
>>127001
Who thanks to it stands up and leaps onto Nightmare
It grins and vanishes
>>126997
Possessing Neith instead, creating The Frozen Nightmare
>Resist: DC6
>Regain control: DC10 or beaten helpless
You jab your blades into Faust's neck and rip outwards.
Such a blow would decapitate any foe.
But… not Faust
YOUR CONCEPTS OF LIFE AND DEATH DO NOT MATTER. YOU ARE NOT REAL. YOUR LIVES ARE NOT REAL AND NEITHER ARE YOUR VIEWS OF DEATH
>>126995
You maintain the integrity of the barriers
>>126999
You feel an all too familiar feeling creep up on you.
You are not entirely sure what it is, but you are almost certain you've forgotten something.
However, your foes will not forget the fure of the Lord of Magic.
Your storm of bolts cuts down Nightmare and cracks one of Faust's wings.
>>127005
With Faust busy guarding herself from the magical barrage, you lay into her, cracking another wing with your blade.
>>126998
You heal up Gaius
>>127001
Who thanks to it stands up and leaps onto Nightmare
It grins and vanishes
>>126997
Possessing Neith instead, creating The Frozen Nightmare
>Resist: DC6
>Regain control: DC10 or beaten helpless
>>127015
>>127017
As Campfire turns to bathe the Beyonder in flame, Frozen Nightmare leaps onto him, causing both avatars to go haywire as their opposing elements collide
>>127019
Your ice blast freezer her legs.
I NEED NO TAKE A STEP TO UNMAKE THIS BEFOULED REALITY. I HAVE TORN DOWN MANY GREATER THAN IT. I HAVE WATCHED THEM END AS I WILL WATCH THIS ONE
>>127020
ENOUGH WITH YOU
Faust grabs your sword and stabs hers through your armour. She then throws you aside like a sack of meat.
>>127021
Your aura stops Sol from being hurt too badly, but maintaining it is taking a heavy toll on you.
>>127023
You force your blade through the neck and pop Faust's head off.
It explodes into energy and a new one grows in its place.
>>127025
As the two avatars wrestle, you tackle Frozen Nightmare off Campfire and pin it down. It is now helpless and open for attack.
>>127017
As Campfire turns to bathe the Beyonder in flame, Frozen Nightmare leaps onto him, causing both avatars to go haywire as their opposing elements collide
>>127019
Your ice blast freezer her legs.
I NEED NO TAKE A STEP TO UNMAKE THIS BEFOULED REALITY. I HAVE TORN DOWN MANY GREATER THAN IT. I HAVE WATCHED THEM END AS I WILL WATCH THIS ONE
>>127020
ENOUGH WITH YOU
Faust grabs your sword and stabs hers through your armour. She then throws you aside like a sack of meat.
>>127021
Your aura stops Sol from being hurt too badly, but maintaining it is taking a heavy toll on you.
>>127023
You force your blade through the neck and pop Faust's head off.
It explodes into energy and a new one grows in its place.
>>127025
As the two avatars wrestle, you tackle Frozen Nightmare off Campfire and pin it down. It is now helpless and open for attack.
>>127027
Faust spins around and grabs you by the throat before flinging you away
>>127028
>>127030
>>127034
The Nightmare laughs and expels itself from Neith, splitting apart in the air and landing fragments in all party members.
All crit fails will now be resolved as critical attacks against your allies.
Ridding yourself of possession is DC10
>>127032
Campfire has a bubble though.
>>127036
Radiant's prayer of healing restores everyone to full health and reduces the possession DC to 8
>>127037
You stagger back up and charge Faust, who slams her sword through your back, pinning you to the ground.
THE SUN SETS ON YOUR WRETCHED WORLD. WATCH AS IT IS UNMADE BEFORE YOU
Faust begins charging a powerful attack.
Landing at least 8 critical hits on her will cancel it.
Faust spins around and grabs you by the throat before flinging you away
>>127028
>>127030
>>127034
The Nightmare laughs and expels itself from Neith, splitting apart in the air and landing fragments in all party members.
All crit fails will now be resolved as critical attacks against your allies.
Ridding yourself of possession is DC10
>>127032
Campfire has a bubble though.
>>127036
Radiant's prayer of healing restores everyone to full health and reduces the possession DC to 8
>>127037
You stagger back up and charge Faust, who slams her sword through your back, pinning you to the ground.
THE SUN SETS ON YOUR WRETCHED WORLD. WATCH AS IT IS UNMADE BEFORE YOU
Faust begins charging a powerful attack.
Landing at least 8 critical hits on her will cancel it.
>>127045
Your ice envelops her, but does no visible damage
>>127047
There may once have been someone you cared for deeply.
But if there was, no memory remains.
For that memory feeds your fury
As the Lord of Magic you are prepared to give up all you have gained in life to save creation.
You unleash a storm of magical fury, hammering Faust with an unrelenting magical barrage fueled with the art of soul casting.
And that sacrifice is not in vein.
>>127049
You charge in, your heart set on aiding Freke, and land your blade through her chest, causing much energy to bleed out
>>127050
You begin your roaring charge, only to suddenly >>127054 feel the bite of Gaius' spear in your unprotected leg, causing your sun to flare out and protect you from going helpless.
Its shine then dims a little as it sets to recharge.
Faust takes a few deep breaths as her spell breaks
IMPOSSIBLE.
Your ice envelops her, but does no visible damage
>>127047
There may once have been someone you cared for deeply.
But if there was, no memory remains.
For that memory feeds your fury
As the Lord of Magic you are prepared to give up all you have gained in life to save creation.
You unleash a storm of magical fury, hammering Faust with an unrelenting magical barrage fueled with the art of soul casting.
And that sacrifice is not in vein.
>>127049
You charge in, your heart set on aiding Freke, and land your blade through her chest, causing much energy to bleed out
>>127050
You begin your roaring charge, only to suddenly >>127054 feel the bite of Gaius' spear in your unprotected leg, causing your sun to flare out and protect you from going helpless.
Its shine then dims a little as it sets to recharge.
Faust takes a few deep breaths as her spell breaks
IMPOSSIBLE.
>>127065
Faust deflects your ice bolt and returns fire with a spear of light that strikes through you, rendering you helpless.
>>127067
Your fireball explodes against Faust's wing, but she seems unharmed. before you can even react, another light spear strikes you down
>>127068
GRAND WORDS FOR A DEAD THING
Your lightning fizzles as a light spear slashes through your head, dropping you to the ground.
You seem to be free of possession though.
>>127069
Your dive comes to an abrupt end as Faust slams her blade thought you. Your sun, still resting, cannot protect you, and you are thrown aside like a rag.
>>127071
You leap on Faust's back and try to plant your blade in her, but she crouches down and explodes a wave of power outwards, sending you crashing into Radiant.
Both of you are freed of possession however
>>127074
Finally, Faust turns to you, dragging your sword out of her and stabbing it through tour armour, then kicking you away.
>>127078
With all around you going wrong, you focus your force.
Nightmare or no.
You will not fall.
Not today.
You strike Faust back and she skids to a halt, grasping her wounds.
YOU ARE DOWN. NOW STAY DOWN.
"No."
"They will not"
"We will not"
"This world will not"'
"All of creation will not"
"Not the gods"
"Nor mortals"
"Not now"
"Not ever"
"We will see to that"
It seems you have reinforcements.
The Elements of Harmony
The Princesses
Manifest Destiny
and The Laughing One
Faust deflects your ice bolt and returns fire with a spear of light that strikes through you, rendering you helpless.
>>127067
Your fireball explodes against Faust's wing, but she seems unharmed. before you can even react, another light spear strikes you down
>>127068
GRAND WORDS FOR A DEAD THING
Your lightning fizzles as a light spear slashes through your head, dropping you to the ground.
You seem to be free of possession though.
>>127069
Your dive comes to an abrupt end as Faust slams her blade thought you. Your sun, still resting, cannot protect you, and you are thrown aside like a rag.
>>127071
You leap on Faust's back and try to plant your blade in her, but she crouches down and explodes a wave of power outwards, sending you crashing into Radiant.
Both of you are freed of possession however
>>127074
Finally, Faust turns to you, dragging your sword out of her and stabbing it through tour armour, then kicking you away.
>>127078
With all around you going wrong, you focus your force.
Nightmare or no.
You will not fall.
Not today.
You strike Faust back and she skids to a halt, grasping her wounds.
YOU ARE DOWN. NOW STAY DOWN.
"No."
"They will not"
"We will not"
"This world will not"'
"All of creation will not"
"Not the gods"
"Nor mortals"
"Not now"
"Not ever"
"We will see to that"
It seems you have reinforcements.
The Elements of Harmony
The Princesses
Manifest Destiny
and The Laughing One
>>127095
>>127100
>>127103
>>127104
>>127105
>>127108
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJo_3B5-1uk
The Elements of Harmony nod and leap into action.
The Princesses form the core body of the familiar Lord of Harmony
The Elements join in, finishing the main body.
Each of the party, now all powered to demigod status, join the construct, boosting it beyond its normal state and into True Harmony.
Finally, Manifest Destiny - the Creator's Chosen - and The Laughing One - Last of the Gods, join in.
With all the god souls in one place
And with the Creator itself watching
True Harmony ascends beyond all possible limits, swelling into sizes dwarfing Faust entirely.
A construct of not only Harmony, but embodying every aspect of the divine pantheon, rises to oppose the harbinger of destruction.
Beyond True Harmony, rises the Transcended Superharmony Juggernaut Lord - The Deus Ex Machina.
>>127100
>>127103
>>127104
>>127105
>>127108
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJo_3B5-1uk
The Elements of Harmony nod and leap into action.
The Princesses form the core body of the familiar Lord of Harmony
The Elements join in, finishing the main body.
Each of the party, now all powered to demigod status, join the construct, boosting it beyond its normal state and into True Harmony.
Finally, Manifest Destiny - the Creator's Chosen - and The Laughing One - Last of the Gods, join in.
With all the god souls in one place
And with the Creator itself watching
True Harmony ascends beyond all possible limits, swelling into sizes dwarfing Faust entirely.
A construct of not only Harmony, but embodying every aspect of the divine pantheon, rises to oppose the harbinger of destruction.
Beyond True Harmony, rises the Transcended Superharmony Juggernaut Lord - The Deus Ex Machina.
>>127117
A massive shield forms around the Deus Ex Machina, protecting it from Faust's retaliatory bolts.
>>127119
As the throws them light spears left and right, the Deus Ex Machina summons up a white hot meteor of flame upon its horn and flings it down, exploding the beyonder avatar off its feet, cracking more of the wings.
>>127121
>>127125
>>127127
>>127131
As Nightmare sees opportunity in the distracted minds of the Dawn sisters, Gaius, bolstered by Neith's aid, locates the remaining fragments and subdues them at last.
Nightmare roars out as it is drawn back in and contained back into service safely.
Faust drags herself up
SO. THIS IS THE FULL FURY OF FALSE CREATION. WELL, ALLOW ME TO SHOW YOU JUST HOW FAR WE CAN TAKE IT!
Faust seemingly shatters chunks of reality, crushing stars in the sky with her mind and drawing the power into her body, swelling it to a size to match yours.
A massive shield forms around the Deus Ex Machina, protecting it from Faust's retaliatory bolts.
>>127119
As the throws them light spears left and right, the Deus Ex Machina summons up a white hot meteor of flame upon its horn and flings it down, exploding the beyonder avatar off its feet, cracking more of the wings.
>>127121
>>127125
>>127127
>>127131
As Nightmare sees opportunity in the distracted minds of the Dawn sisters, Gaius, bolstered by Neith's aid, locates the remaining fragments and subdues them at last.
Nightmare roars out as it is drawn back in and contained back into service safely.
Faust drags herself up
SO. THIS IS THE FULL FURY OF FALSE CREATION. WELL, ALLOW ME TO SHOW YOU JUST HOW FAR WE CAN TAKE IT!
Faust seemingly shatters chunks of reality, crushing stars in the sky with her mind and drawing the power into her body, swelling it to a size to match yours.
>>127143
The Deus Ex Machina opens its mouth, and in a roar that would make the elemental plane of Bear pale in terror, breathes out the white hot fury of a dying star, causing her entire body to fracture under the intense heat
>>127144
JUST DIE ALREADY
Faust slams her sword through the throat of the Deus Ex Machina, causing it to reel in agony as the Beyonder attempts to topple it
>>127146
But the Deus Ex Machina retaliates, pushing back and smashing against the massive foe
>>127147
It then unleashes mighty bolts of lightning to further crack the shell of the beyonder
>>127152
widens those cracks with an explosive headbutt
>>127150
And finally manifests a weapon composed of the collected will of all creation, a blade that could shatter worlds if directed at them in fury.
It strikes this sword through Faust, leaving a giant, gaping hole in her torso.
I AM DONE HOLDING BACK.
Faust' wings break apart, forming spidery legs.
All rolls under 5 count as crit fails. Regardless of modifiers.
Don't beef it lads.
The Deus Ex Machina opens its mouth, and in a roar that would make the elemental plane of Bear pale in terror, breathes out the white hot fury of a dying star, causing her entire body to fracture under the intense heat
>>127144
JUST DIE ALREADY
Faust slams her sword through the throat of the Deus Ex Machina, causing it to reel in agony as the Beyonder attempts to topple it
>>127146
But the Deus Ex Machina retaliates, pushing back and smashing against the massive foe
>>127147
It then unleashes mighty bolts of lightning to further crack the shell of the beyonder
>>127152
widens those cracks with an explosive headbutt
>>127150
And finally manifests a weapon composed of the collected will of all creation, a blade that could shatter worlds if directed at them in fury.
It strikes this sword through Faust, leaving a giant, gaping hole in her torso.
I AM DONE HOLDING BACK.
Faust' wings break apart, forming spidery legs.
All rolls under 5 count as crit fails. Regardless of modifiers.
Don't beef it lads.
>>127165
The Deus Ex Machina vanishes from sight and appears behind Faust, but as it lunges forward Faust vanishes as well, appearing on top of the massive construct. She sinks her sword into one of the gigantic wings of the Deus Ex Machina, ripping it clean off. As the wing explodes into energy, Faust absorbs it.
>>127169
But the Deus Ex Machina fights back! Bucking Faust off itself, it readies the same ethereal balde for a new blow, cleaving off one of Faust's arms
>>127170
A protective barrier form to guard the souls that bind the Deus Ex Machina together. They are safe from harm, come what may.
>>127173
However, Faust sees a weakness. Even if she cannot assault the souls within, she can still damage the external form!
With a thundering slash, she cleaves the Deus Ex Machina's horn off.
>>127178
But her victory is short lived. The construct rears back and slams her with its hooves, the force of the explosion splitting Faust's fractured body further
>>127179
The Deus Ex Machina then rushes in to slam the Beyonder
>>127180
And finally it turns around and delivers a double kick to its foe, sending it crashing backwards.
With both combatants badly damaged, Faust chuckles.
DEFIANT TO THE END. BUT IT MATTERS NOT. BEHOLD THE TRUE POWER OF A CREATOR - THE POWER TO NOT ONLY MAKE, BUT TO UNMAKE!
As you gaze upwards, you can see stars in the sky exploding, funneling their dying energy into Faust, whose spidery limbs wave it into a gigantic ball of energy.
I suggest thinking hard and thinking fast.
The Deus Ex Machina vanishes from sight and appears behind Faust, but as it lunges forward Faust vanishes as well, appearing on top of the massive construct. She sinks her sword into one of the gigantic wings of the Deus Ex Machina, ripping it clean off. As the wing explodes into energy, Faust absorbs it.
>>127169
But the Deus Ex Machina fights back! Bucking Faust off itself, it readies the same ethereal balde for a new blow, cleaving off one of Faust's arms
>>127170
A protective barrier form to guard the souls that bind the Deus Ex Machina together. They are safe from harm, come what may.
>>127173
However, Faust sees a weakness. Even if she cannot assault the souls within, she can still damage the external form!
With a thundering slash, she cleaves the Deus Ex Machina's horn off.
>>127178
But her victory is short lived. The construct rears back and slams her with its hooves, the force of the explosion splitting Faust's fractured body further
>>127179
The Deus Ex Machina then rushes in to slam the Beyonder
>>127180
And finally it turns around and delivers a double kick to its foe, sending it crashing backwards.
With both combatants badly damaged, Faust chuckles.
DEFIANT TO THE END. BUT IT MATTERS NOT. BEHOLD THE TRUE POWER OF A CREATOR - THE POWER TO NOT ONLY MAKE, BUT TO UNMAKE!
As you gaze upwards, you can see stars in the sky exploding, funneling their dying energy into Faust, whose spidery limbs wave it into a gigantic ball of energy.
I suggest thinking hard and thinking fast.
>>127182
….
….
I do not know what will happen after this, but… Please. I want all of you to carry out our ideals. Teach the mortals how to live on their own. Let not the tyranny of gods suffer them. Give them power to challenge providence, like we did. Above all, do not presume to decide right or wrong for them, for they must be masters of their own fate. It is improper that any of us be worshiped, lest we allow ourselves to become blind shepards to blind sheep, like the tyrants we have vanquished. Now..
Draw upon the power of everyone's souls. The emotion, dreams, and will that everyone feels. Should I burn out here, it will have been worth it, if it works. For the ideals I have, and for that person I admired, whoever he or she was…
MIRROR
COVERT THAT WHICH DESTROYS INTO THAT WHICH CREATES, AND BATHE US IN ITS POWER
Rolled 1 + 8 = 9
….
….
I do not know what will happen after this, but… Please. I want all of you to carry out our ideals. Teach the mortals how to live on their own. Let not the tyranny of gods suffer them. Give them power to challenge providence, like we did. Above all, do not presume to decide right or wrong for them, for they must be masters of their own fate. It is improper that any of us be worshiped, lest we allow ourselves to become blind shepards to blind sheep, like the tyrants we have vanquished. Now..
Draw upon the power of everyone's souls. The emotion, dreams, and will that everyone feels. Should I burn out here, it will have been worth it, if it works. For the ideals I have, and for that person I admired, whoever he or she was…
MIRROR
COVERT THAT WHICH DESTROYS INTO THAT WHICH CREATES, AND BATHE US IN ITS POWER
Rolled 1 + 8 = 9
>>127215
>>127225
>>127229
>>127234
>>127235
>>127236
>>127237
No, heroes. This is a burden you cannot carry for us. It is time the gods owned up to their deeds, and faced the consequences of their hubris.
The Laughing One, last of the old gods, offers his Joyous soul to aid your casting.
Luna and Celestia release the Twisted Soul and Hollow Soul.
The Radiant Soul, Judging Soul, Dark Soul, Lawful Soul and Neutral Soul
Finally, the Nightmare Soul is consumed as well.
All nine god souls, the greatest of all in creation, along with parts of the souls of the highest champions among mortals, are burned to fuel the Mirror Soul.
As Faust unleashes the power of unmaking, a storm of energy strong enough to annihilate all of creation, it strikes the mirror forged of the gods.
Even such a force bends and buckles to handle so much energy, and eventually it shatters, forming into a great lance of energy that houses the very power of creation.
Take this, champions. And through it, inherit the heavens. May the world you lead be a worthy successor to ours.
As the lance strikes through you, each and every one of your souls is empowered beyond their limits.
An infinite amount of energy is absorbed in a flash, and Faust stands dumfounded, staring at the Deus Ex Machina, now pumped with the energy of a universe's creation.
>+999 to all rolls
Finish it uI WONT LET YOU WIN SO EASILY!
Rolled 585 = 585
>>127225
>>127229
>>127234
>>127235
>>127236
>>127237
No, heroes. This is a burden you cannot carry for us. It is time the gods owned up to their deeds, and faced the consequences of their hubris.
The Laughing One, last of the old gods, offers his Joyous soul to aid your casting.
Luna and Celestia release the Twisted Soul and Hollow Soul.
The Radiant Soul, Judging Soul, Dark Soul, Lawful Soul and Neutral Soul
Finally, the Nightmare Soul is consumed as well.
All nine god souls, the greatest of all in creation, along with parts of the souls of the highest champions among mortals, are burned to fuel the Mirror Soul.
As Faust unleashes the power of unmaking, a storm of energy strong enough to annihilate all of creation, it strikes the mirror forged of the gods.
Even such a force bends and buckles to handle so much energy, and eventually it shatters, forming into a great lance of energy that houses the very power of creation.
Take this, champions. And through it, inherit the heavens. May the world you lead be a worthy successor to ours.
As the lance strikes through you, each and every one of your souls is empowered beyond their limits.
An infinite amount of energy is absorbed in a flash, and Faust stands dumfounded, staring at the Deus Ex Machina, now pumped with the energy of a universe's creation.
>+999 to all rolls
Finish it uI WONT LET YOU WIN SO EASILY!
Rolled 585 = 585
>>127238
"For everyone's th- that had to suffer for all this… for a- all the good lives wasted! F- For all the misery and g- grief this has caused! Let's FINISH THIS!
RETURN TO YOUR OWN WORLD! THIS ONE IS BEYOND YOUR COMMAND! BEYOND YOUR CONTROL! THIS WORLD IS OURS!
Last Stand! Fervor! BLAST HER TO WHENCE SHE CAME FROM!
Rolled 6 + 999 = 1005
"For everyone's th- that had to suffer for all this… for a- all the good lives wasted! F- For all the misery and g- grief this has caused! Let's FINISH THIS!
RETURN TO YOUR OWN WORLD! THIS ONE IS BEYOND YOUR COMMAND! BEYOND YOUR CONTROL! THIS WORLD IS OURS!
Last Stand! Fervor! BLAST HER TO WHENCE SHE CAME FROM!
Rolled 6 + 999 = 1005
>>127238
Magic.. the innate power of all with sapience, of beings who have evolved from mindless beasts to build something greater than themselves…
Take it! This proof, the mark of power that drives the greatness of all of us! That which we have forged ourselves, to destroy all obstacles!
Launch a single, mighty Magic Spear to strike at her core.
Rolled 2 + 999 = 1001
Magic.. the innate power of all with sapience, of beings who have evolved from mindless beasts to build something greater than themselves…
Take it! This proof, the mark of power that drives the greatness of all of us! That which we have forged ourselves, to destroy all obstacles!
Launch a single, mighty Magic Spear to strike at her core.
Rolled 2 + 999 = 1001
Faust slams her spidery limbs into the Deus Ex Machina, hoping to halt the massive construct.
But it is not the construct she needs to fear.
It is the souls within.
The souls that burn with the fire born of mortal hearts.
The souls that broke the gods
The souls that stopped the destruction of all creation
THE SOULS THAT PIERCED THE HEAVENS
>>127239
Campfire
The white hot Avatar of Flame
The Lord of Cinders
Inheritor of the Ashfather
>>127240
Radiant Dawn
The Sun's Fury and Bearer
The Avatar of the Sun
Wielder of Her blessings
>>127241
Neith
Renowned Inquisitor
Lady of Frost
Avatar of Ice
Cold hearted to the end
>>127243
Sol
The Guardian of Life
Clad in her father's armour
Forever devoted to protecting others
>>127245
Freke
Lord of Magic
Avatar of Souls
Last wielder of Soul Casting
>>127247
Dawn
Avatar of Shadows
With the prettiest dress in creation
And a face to match
>>127253
And Gaius
Lord of the Night
Jailer of the Nightmare
Who seems a little too excited about this moment
Faust, defenseless as she has her arms busy with the Deus Ex Machina, is unable to block their combined assault
And like a meteor shower of righteous fire
They strike the giant Beyonder down, cracking her body and shattering it.
As she falls and breaks down, her final words echo through the heavens
Fucking Bronies…
And then, there is silence.
For a moment.
All of creation breathes a sigh of relief.
Manifest Destiny limps over and kneels.
"Champions. Heroes. When you are ready, the Master wishes to speak with you."
But it is not the construct she needs to fear.
It is the souls within.
The souls that burn with the fire born of mortal hearts.
The souls that broke the gods
The souls that stopped the destruction of all creation
THE SOULS THAT PIERCED THE HEAVENS
>>127239
Campfire
The white hot Avatar of Flame
The Lord of Cinders
Inheritor of the Ashfather
>>127240
Radiant Dawn
The Sun's Fury and Bearer
The Avatar of the Sun
Wielder of Her blessings
>>127241
Neith
Renowned Inquisitor
Lady of Frost
Avatar of Ice
Cold hearted to the end
>>127243
Sol
The Guardian of Life
Clad in her father's armour
Forever devoted to protecting others
>>127245
Freke
Lord of Magic
Avatar of Souls
Last wielder of Soul Casting
>>127247
Dawn
Avatar of Shadows
With the prettiest dress in creation
And a face to match
>>127253
And Gaius
Lord of the Night
Jailer of the Nightmare
Who seems a little too excited about this moment
Faust, defenseless as she has her arms busy with the Deus Ex Machina, is unable to block their combined assault
And like a meteor shower of righteous fire
They strike the giant Beyonder down, cracking her body and shattering it.
As she falls and breaks down, her final words echo through the heavens
Fucking Bronies…
And then, there is silence.
For a moment.
All of creation breathes a sigh of relief.
Manifest Destiny limps over and kneels.
"Champions. Heroes. When you are ready, the Master wishes to speak with you."
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>>135025
The Creator looks at the world below and then turns to you
I could, but in doing so, I would need to destroy much of the old to replace it with new, and that would take very long. Though making a simple pony takes but the snap of ones fingers, giving it a soul and the glint of true life in it's eye takes far longer. In time, the world will heal on its own accord. But its inhabitants will need new gods to show them the way.
The Creator looks at the world below and then turns to you
I could, but in doing so, I would need to destroy much of the old to replace it with new, and that would take very long. Though making a simple pony takes but the snap of ones fingers, giving it a soul and the glint of true life in it's eye takes far longer. In time, the world will heal on its own accord. But its inhabitants will need new gods to show them the way.
>>135231
I can see no better candidates for a new pantheon. You have faced every great threat to this world and overcome each in turn. You truly are the greatest heroes in my creation.
>>135232
You of all should not be the one to speak of one's shortcomings, lady of ice.
>>135233
Certainly.
The creator lifts a finger and the princesses pop back into corporeal form
>>135240
Observe the world, fairest Dawn. As you struggled against the gods, thousands of years passed. The world you lived in has died long since.
>>135236
I'm saying I would gladly ascend your souls to make the new gods of this world.
I can see no better candidates for a new pantheon. You have faced every great threat to this world and overcome each in turn. You truly are the greatest heroes in my creation.
>>135232
You of all should not be the one to speak of one's shortcomings, lady of ice.
>>135233
Certainly.
The creator lifts a finger and the princesses pop back into corporeal form
>>135240
Observe the world, fairest Dawn. As you struggled against the gods, thousands of years passed. The world you lived in has died long since.
>>135236
I'm saying I would gladly ascend your souls to make the new gods of this world.
>>135243
And how do you think those gods took their positions then, if not through succession?
>>135244
No. Not yet at least. But that is why I am here.
>>135245
For the gods to walk among mortals would be unheard of. As the old gods, you, too, could bless avatars and guide prophets, but your realm would be these high heavens, not the lands of mortals.
>>135247
>>135248
>>135251
>>135254
Them and the beloved ones of all who lived. Death is a constant of the universe, and losses cannot be avoided. Not even through me. I never desired the devastation you have seen. But it is done, and cannot be reverted.
>>135249
As the new pantheon, you will embody new aspects of the world you see worthy of granting your patronage. Your predecessors chose the sun and moon to represent virtue and vigilance, and raised laughter, law, chaos, death, betrayal, destruction and nature to divine position.
And how do you think those gods took their positions then, if not through succession?
>>135244
No. Not yet at least. But that is why I am here.
>>135245
For the gods to walk among mortals would be unheard of. As the old gods, you, too, could bless avatars and guide prophets, but your realm would be these high heavens, not the lands of mortals.
>>135247
>>135248
>>135251
>>135254
Them and the beloved ones of all who lived. Death is a constant of the universe, and losses cannot be avoided. Not even through me. I never desired the devastation you have seen. But it is done, and cannot be reverted.
>>135249
As the new pantheon, you will embody new aspects of the world you see worthy of granting your patronage. Your predecessors chose the sun and moon to represent virtue and vigilance, and raised laughter, law, chaos, death, betrayal, destruction and nature to divine position.
>>135261
"And what makes you so sure that we'll be able to handle that power? That we won't become corrupt like the gods before us? Have you not heard the phrase 'absolute power corrupts absolutely'?"
>>135267
"So i- it is true…"
I sit down and drop my head, silently mouthing prayers for all my friends who have departed.
"And what makes you so sure that we'll be able to handle that power? That we won't become corrupt like the gods before us? Have you not heard the phrase 'absolute power corrupts absolutely'?"
>>135267
"So i- it is true…"
I sit down and drop my head, silently mouthing prayers for all my friends who have departed.
>>135263
"I'm saying that there is no reason to think that we are not any better suited to power than the old gods. Whether we actually are… is an entirely different mater."
>>135265
"As much as I hesitate to trust your judgment.. that is what all of us are for, to stop any one of us from doing the same as the older gods and going mad with power."
>>135267
"The old aspects do not need new gods to represent them, then? There is no need for a new Destroyer?"
"I'm saying that there is no reason to think that we are not any better suited to power than the old gods. Whether we actually are… is an entirely different mater."
>>135265
"As much as I hesitate to trust your judgment.. that is what all of us are for, to stop any one of us from doing the same as the older gods and going mad with power."
>>135267
"The old aspects do not need new gods to represent them, then? There is no need for a new Destroyer?"
>>135267
"You mean we must link emotions or concepts to us?"
I look at my friends.
"What do we have already? Fire, day, night, ice and water, magic, and whatever Dawn and Sol have become?"
I look at Ali and Groves, then back to the creator.
"What about those two? What about the Elements of Harmony and the Princesses?"
"You mean we must link emotions or concepts to us?"
I look at my friends.
"What do we have already? Fire, day, night, ice and water, magic, and whatever Dawn and Sol have become?"
I look at Ali and Groves, then back to the creator.
"What about those two? What about the Elements of Harmony and the Princesses?"
>>135277
Do you honestly want to know? Do you truly even care?
>>135278
You are the best this reality can offer. I should know. And there are no other options, beyond tearing it all down and beginning anew.
>>135280
Destruction will always exist. For things will always break. Mortals will always destroy. But it need not have a dedicated god. It could merely be an aspect of a greater concept.
>>135283
You will learn.
>>135284
It is most likely beyond your comprehension. But in another time and place, you are with him right now.
>>135288
Allow me.
The creator manifests a punching bag for you.
>>135295
I cannot simply undo the damage left by Faust's passing. If I could, there would be no dramatic tension. But… hm…
>>135297
The elements and princesses are unexpected elements. You can do as you see fit with them, either sending them back to the world to guide mortals, or keeping them as advisers here.
Do you honestly want to know? Do you truly even care?
>>135278
You are the best this reality can offer. I should know. And there are no other options, beyond tearing it all down and beginning anew.
>>135280
Destruction will always exist. For things will always break. Mortals will always destroy. But it need not have a dedicated god. It could merely be an aspect of a greater concept.
>>135283
You will learn.
>>135284
It is most likely beyond your comprehension. But in another time and place, you are with him right now.
>>135288
Allow me.
The creator manifests a punching bag for you.
>>135295
I cannot simply undo the damage left by Faust's passing. If I could, there would be no dramatic tension. But… hm…
>>135297
The elements and princesses are unexpected elements. You can do as you see fit with them, either sending them back to the world to guide mortals, or keeping them as advisers here.
>>135303
"Hedonism? I…guess that has its place in the world?"
>>135305
"What right do we have to leave them without leaders?"
>>135308
"Would it be possible to let them travel back and fourth and grant them immortality that they can opt out of, or very long life? Do the mortals still have any memory of the princesses or the Elements?"
"Hedonism? I…guess that has its place in the world?"
>>135305
"What right do we have to leave them without leaders?"
>>135308
"Would it be possible to let them travel back and fourth and grant them immortality that they can opt out of, or very long life? Do the mortals still have any memory of the princesses or the Elements?"
>>135325
>>135308
"They were struck down because they had become corrupt, and mortals felt the need to remove them. They became corrupt because they lost their sense of duty to mortals. We need only ensure we do not fall to the same traps. And if we do… then it is only right that we be slain as well."
>>135308
"They were struck down because they had become corrupt, and mortals felt the need to remove them. They became corrupt because they lost their sense of duty to mortals. We need only ensure we do not fall to the same traps. And if we do… then it is only right that we be slain as well."
>>135312
Your then-self seemed to appreciate it at least
>>135313
Heh… Oh if only things were so easy to plan ahead for. Mortals are fickle things, you never know what they do with the gifts you give them.
>>135317
The creator gazes at the world again
In the chaos left upon the world by the fall of the old gods, most old knowledge has been lost. They do not remember names or faces, and barely remember the concepts they embodied.
>>135320
It will no longer be about jobs, Neith. You will no longer be the one answering to superiors. I am offering you, all of you, near absolute power over the mortal world. Understand that.
Your then-self seemed to appreciate it at least
>>135313
Heh… Oh if only things were so easy to plan ahead for. Mortals are fickle things, you never know what they do with the gifts you give them.
>>135317
The creator gazes at the world again
In the chaos left upon the world by the fall of the old gods, most old knowledge has been lost. They do not remember names or faces, and barely remember the concepts they embodied.
>>135320
It will no longer be about jobs, Neith. You will no longer be the one answering to superiors. I am offering you, all of you, near absolute power over the mortal world. Understand that.
>>140719
"Then.. my domain shall be over the souls of mortals, and the power that is their right… magic."
"I wish to have every soul imbued with a tiny bit of magic that is meant to destroy us. Alone, a single soul can do nothing, but should mortals choose to unite against us, for whatever reason.. then we have lost our right to rule them, if we even had such right in the first place, and we should step down or be destroyed. Perhaps this thought will keep us from going astray like the previous gods did."
"Then.. my domain shall be over the souls of mortals, and the power that is their right… magic."
"I wish to have every soul imbued with a tiny bit of magic that is meant to destroy us. Alone, a single soul can do nothing, but should mortals choose to unite against us, for whatever reason.. then we have lost our right to rule them, if we even had such right in the first place, and we should step down or be destroyed. Perhaps this thought will keep us from going astray like the previous gods did."
>>140725
Then so it shall be done. May your nobility not bite you in the ass later.
The Creator rams his ghostly hand into your heart and extracts a piece of your screaming soul, which he then crushes and scatters above the mortal realm.
Multicolored snow falls gently above the mortal world for but a short passing moment, an event many mortals will record and remember as a sight from above.
It is done. The mortal souls have been imbued with the antithesis of your divine essence. The darkness to your light. The Chaos to your Harmony. The death to your life.
>>140731
Not even I am without a master, for that is how I created this reality. A supreme power resides above the gods and their creator, a power that controls the fate of all. And so it must, so that we remain humble.
Then so it shall be done. May your nobility not bite you in the ass later.
The Creator rams his ghostly hand into your heart and extracts a piece of your screaming soul, which he then crushes and scatters above the mortal realm.
Multicolored snow falls gently above the mortal world for but a short passing moment, an event many mortals will record and remember as a sight from above.
It is done. The mortal souls have been imbued with the antithesis of your divine essence. The darkness to your light. The Chaos to your Harmony. The death to your life.
>>140731
Not even I am without a master, for that is how I created this reality. A supreme power resides above the gods and their creator, a power that controls the fate of all. And so it must, so that we remain humble.
>>140733
"I am merely carrying on the ideals I have always had as a mortal. My mind will inevitably become more and more different now that I am a god, to the point where I will be unfit to judge good or evil. Should I be judged evil, just as I judged the Sun and Moon corrupt, then there is no reason for me to keep my power over them.
>>140731
>>140723
"That does remind me… back in the Garden of Chaos, when I gave in to the strangest of urges to yell out an attack name when we struck down Discord with the harmony conduit, I felt an overwhelming presence, as if I had played into the hands of some being. Was that you?"
"A same oddity occurred back when I was gambling in Tambelon. Somehow.. I cannot recall the details of the card game,but what should have had luck entirely filtered out with my Sight ended up seeming as if it was determined by providence anyway."
>>140732
"This is the failsafe. Now, what will you do for mortals with your power, hmm?"
"I am merely carrying on the ideals I have always had as a mortal. My mind will inevitably become more and more different now that I am a god, to the point where I will be unfit to judge good or evil. Should I be judged evil, just as I judged the Sun and Moon corrupt, then there is no reason for me to keep my power over them.
>>140731
>>140723
"That does remind me… back in the Garden of Chaos, when I gave in to the strangest of urges to yell out an attack name when we struck down Discord with the harmony conduit, I felt an overwhelming presence, as if I had played into the hands of some being. Was that you?"
"A same oddity occurred back when I was gambling in Tambelon. Somehow.. I cannot recall the details of the card game,but what should have had luck entirely filtered out with my Sight ended up seeming as if it was determined by providence anyway."
>>140732
"This is the failsafe. Now, what will you do for mortals with your power, hmm?"
>>140734
The supreme one is not malicious, it is mindless, though fickle. Some may call it destiny, others fate. Though I have a different name for it.
>>140736
I did always have a taste for theater, so I on occasion stepped in to guide events towards more… dramatic outcomes. Yes.
>>140737
I made this reality and all in it. That is correct.
The supreme one is not malicious, it is mindless, though fickle. Some may call it destiny, others fate. Though I have a different name for it.
>>140736
I did always have a taste for theater, so I on occasion stepped in to guide events towards more… dramatic outcomes. Yes.
>>140737
I made this reality and all in it. That is correct.
>>140744
I believe the easiest way to explain it to a mortal mind would be to say I did it for amusement. The power to create often leaves one hungering for greater and greater creations, so in my search for fulfillment, I took it upon myself to create a reality and populate it with further creations.
>>140747
I call it the RNG
>>140749
You overstep your boundaries, Lord of Magic
Your mind is overcome with terror as you attempt to comprehend a being so far beyond yourself. You have tried forcing you gaze where it has no place to go, and now pay the price.
I believe the easiest way to explain it to a mortal mind would be to say I did it for amusement. The power to create often leaves one hungering for greater and greater creations, so in my search for fulfillment, I took it upon myself to create a reality and populate it with further creations.
>>140747
I call it the RNG
>>140749
You overstep your boundaries, Lord of Magic
Your mind is overcome with terror as you attempt to comprehend a being so far beyond yourself. You have tried forcing you gaze where it has no place to go, and now pay the price.
>>140773
Through his unknowable will. Often it has a say in our greatest moments of triumph and failure, in one way or another.
>>140774
That, and to keep me from using my powers for… less benevolent purposes.
>>140779
That is what it is. It resides beyond my throne, in the great nothing outside my creation. It has many forms, and many ways of expressing itself, but in all, it is an incarnation of fate and causality, and I am its prophet and interpreter.
Through his unknowable will. Often it has a say in our greatest moments of triumph and failure, in one way or another.
>>140774
That, and to keep me from using my powers for… less benevolent purposes.
>>140779
That is what it is. It resides beyond my throne, in the great nothing outside my creation. It has many forms, and many ways of expressing itself, but in all, it is an incarnation of fate and causality, and I am its prophet and interpreter.
>>140798
"It would not surprise me now, if there turned out to be an endless series of beings more and more powerful than the last. What we should do.. is to always strive to know as much as we can, so should we be under threat again, we can find a way to preserve our domain. The mortals must be taught of this."
"It would not surprise me now, if there turned out to be an endless series of beings more and more powerful than the last. What we should do.. is to always strive to know as much as we can, so should we be under threat again, we can find a way to preserve our domain. The mortals must be taught of this."
>>140793
To an extent. Though he often decides the effect, the outcome of most destinies has been in my hands.
>>140794
Believe me, many beyonders choose a much more malevolent path for their powers of creation.
>>140798
It is not a being of this reality, but an outside entity. I did not make it, and I do not control it. I merely invoke it and interpret it.
To an extent. Though he often decides the effect, the outcome of most destinies has been in my hands.
>>140794
Believe me, many beyonders choose a much more malevolent path for their powers of creation.
>>140798
It is not a being of this reality, but an outside entity. I did not make it, and I do not control it. I merely invoke it and interpret it.
>>140825
That is up to you. So long as you govern all the aspects of the mortal world, the way you choose to represent yourselves to the world is up to you.
>>140828
You did. But then, I put him there to begin with.
>>140832
I fear not. For the RNG is a fickle master.
>>140834
I do not interfere. I merely guide as the RNG wills when it is needed. Only rarely do I step in to change the course of nature by my own hand. Often for a better story to be told from it.
That is up to you. So long as you govern all the aspects of the mortal world, the way you choose to represent yourselves to the world is up to you.
>>140828
You did. But then, I put him there to begin with.
>>140832
I fear not. For the RNG is a fickle master.
>>140834
I do not interfere. I merely guide as the RNG wills when it is needed. Only rarely do I step in to change the course of nature by my own hand. Often for a better story to be told from it.
>>140854
Not so much unleashed, but I created him, and watched what happened. Eventually he became a god, and ruled over the realm of destruction.
>>140861
They would be lost to mortals, without aspects to bind them. Though some core concepts are so intrinsic to the world that they will create their own gods if none exist. You have seen an example of this in True Death, who was so strong he existed even alongside Grogar.
>>140863
Hm… yes. Ponies will live and die, but the story of the world - the strand of fate that ties it together, the notes that from the symphony of life, needs tending to remain as beautiful as it can.
>>140868
You will persist to the bitter end, then. So be it.
His fear of Faust sundering the veil of reality indicates his true form that resides beyond the world is weak to attacks. You are speaking to another illusion.
Not so much unleashed, but I created him, and watched what happened. Eventually he became a god, and ruled over the realm of destruction.
>>140861
They would be lost to mortals, without aspects to bind them. Though some core concepts are so intrinsic to the world that they will create their own gods if none exist. You have seen an example of this in True Death, who was so strong he existed even alongside Grogar.
>>140863
Hm… yes. Ponies will live and die, but the story of the world - the strand of fate that ties it together, the notes that from the symphony of life, needs tending to remain as beautiful as it can.
>>140868
You will persist to the bitter end, then. So be it.
His fear of Faust sundering the veil of reality indicates his true form that resides beyond the world is weak to attacks. You are speaking to another illusion.
>>140878
"Yes. I cannot allow anyone to shepherd my world. I will only guide mortals, not rule them, and I am afraid… I would not like you to, either."
Turn to the party.
"Incidentally, this one's true form is hiding away in another world, we are speaking to an astral projection of some sort. Use this information how you will."
"Yes. I cannot allow anyone to shepherd my world. I will only guide mortals, not rule them, and I am afraid… I would not like you to, either."
Turn to the party.
"Incidentally, this one's true form is hiding away in another world, we are speaking to an astral projection of some sort. Use this information how you will."
>>140892
That is a battle for another time. Without me, the mortal world is lost. And as it stands, you are needed to nurse it back to health, not seal it's fate by sundering the veil.
>>140895
Your form will be one of your own choosing. Nature represented itself as a garden, and ruled over the elements as well as many aspects of the primal psyche and non-sentient life.
That is a battle for another time. Without me, the mortal world is lost. And as it stands, you are needed to nurse it back to health, not seal it's fate by sundering the veil.
>>140895
Your form will be one of your own choosing. Nature represented itself as a garden, and ruled over the elements as well as many aspects of the primal psyche and non-sentient life.
>>140902
Only if you want to. You could turn into a fancy hat for all I know. Or become a representation of law and righteousness. Do remember, the moon was a symbol of vigilance.
>>140903
Exactly. To you, the Radiant Sun, and the rest of their new gods.
They will build altars and temples to you, give you their prayers and sacrifices, and expect you to send them aid in times of need.
>>140911
You may go as you please. The old gods found forms they liked and stayed in them, though the Sun and Moon became much of a mix between their forms as celestial bodies, and as amalgamations of the ponies they so loved.
Only if you want to. You could turn into a fancy hat for all I know. Or become a representation of law and righteousness. Do remember, the moon was a symbol of vigilance.
>>140903
Exactly. To you, the Radiant Sun, and the rest of their new gods.
They will build altars and temples to you, give you their prayers and sacrifices, and expect you to send them aid in times of need.
>>140911
You may go as you please. The old gods found forms they liked and stayed in them, though the Sun and Moon became much of a mix between their forms as celestial bodies, and as amalgamations of the ponies they so loved.
>>140899
"…I understand."
>>140930
>>140916
"If we are to be worshiped.. no, it is unacceptable for mortals to pray to us. We are their leaders and guides, we should not be treated as deities, lest we become corrupt with power like our progenitors. I will teach them to harness the innate power in them to build their world, but only as myself."
"…I understand."
>>140930
>>140916
"If we are to be worshiped.. no, it is unacceptable for mortals to pray to us. We are their leaders and guides, we should not be treated as deities, lest we become corrupt with power like our progenitors. I will teach them to harness the innate power in them to build their world, but only as myself."
>>140929
I can give you this
The Creator pulls out a large glass sphere
You may pour your godly souls into this, pool them, and then share the power among yourself, and any others, would you choose to summon some to govern at your side.
>>140934
You all will bless avatars to act as your tools among mortals.
>>140936
The elemental lords are merely aspects of nature. The strongest of the elementals, but not gods by any right. Like the Ashfather before you, and Lavan before him.
>>140938
It is mortal habit to look to the heavens for aid. A mortal with a god to serve is often happier than one who knows the empty truth.
>>140942
In time, you will forget how you ever existed without it.
I can give you this
The Creator pulls out a large glass sphere
You may pour your godly souls into this, pool them, and then share the power among yourself, and any others, would you choose to summon some to govern at your side.
>>140934
You all will bless avatars to act as your tools among mortals.
>>140936
The elemental lords are merely aspects of nature. The strongest of the elementals, but not gods by any right. Like the Ashfather before you, and Lavan before him.
>>140938
It is mortal habit to look to the heavens for aid. A mortal with a god to serve is often happier than one who knows the empty truth.
>>140942
In time, you will forget how you ever existed without it.
>>140966
"Such happiness would be empty, too. If it must be so, then whoever shall follow me must be bearers of such Truth. How will the mortals know their new gods, anyway?"
"And.. in time we shall forget how we even existed without worship? Hahaha.. I was right to give them power to strike us down, then."
"Such happiness would be empty, too. If it must be so, then whoever shall follow me must be bearers of such Truth. How will the mortals know their new gods, anyway?"
"And.. in time we shall forget how we even existed without worship? Hahaha.. I was right to give them power to strike us down, then."
>>140972
To an extent. I can grant a limited power to all of you to bend back time and recreate some of those lost as you fought the gods.
>>140964
That suits your current status.
>>140975
This much is true, unless you wish to recreate True Death.
>>140979
There will always be champions, prophets, priests. Those with a deeper connection to the gods than most other mortals. Gaze down upon the world. Those bright dots you see are the souls of mortals destined for great things in your names.
>>140981
Take your time. You will not need me to oversee it.
To an extent. I can grant a limited power to all of you to bend back time and recreate some of those lost as you fought the gods.
>>140964
That suits your current status.
>>140975
This much is true, unless you wish to recreate True Death.
>>140979
There will always be champions, prophets, priests. Those with a deeper connection to the gods than most other mortals. Gaze down upon the world. Those bright dots you see are the souls of mortals destined for great things in your names.
>>140981
Take your time. You will not need me to oversee it.
>>140997
"Not my name, not any of ours. I am just one being. They should do great things for their own good, for dreams and ideals we share, forging their own fates.
They will know me as a mage who happened to be in the right place at the right time, who has ideals that he wishes to share, that they should serve only if they truly believe in them. I should be seen as no almighty being, but just.. another sort of pony."
>>141005
"Recycling souls? Interesting concept… yes, that may be sustainable."
"Not my name, not any of ours. I am just one being. They should do great things for their own good, for dreams and ideals we share, forging their own fates.
They will know me as a mage who happened to be in the right place at the right time, who has ideals that he wishes to share, that they should serve only if they truly believe in them. I should be seen as no almighty being, but just.. another sort of pony."
>>141005
"Recycling souls? Interesting concept… yes, that may be sustainable."
>>141015
"I think you are walking a dangerous path, Freke. Remember that these are the descendants of the ponies that thought it would be a good idea to break open the gates of Tartarus. There is no guarantee that they will be kind and reasonable, and will not try to take advantage of you or the things you give them if they thing you are just some mage."
"I think you are walking a dangerous path, Freke. Remember that these are the descendants of the ponies that thought it would be a good idea to break open the gates of Tartarus. There is no guarantee that they will be kind and reasonable, and will not try to take advantage of you or the things you give them if they thing you are just some mage."
>>141027
"Perhaps I can be more strong-hoofed while I am still lucid, but if what that Master said is true, and seeing how our tyrants degenerated as well, there will come a time where I must give my up my will entirely, where I will no longer have any right to judge anything. Dangerous, yes.. but the alternative is worse."
"Perhaps I can be more strong-hoofed while I am still lucid, but if what that Master said is true, and seeing how our tyrants degenerated as well, there will come a time where I must give my up my will entirely, where I will no longer have any right to judge anything. Dangerous, yes.. but the alternative is worse."
>>140997
"You've still never said what the fuck is gonna happen to me.
I'm not some mortal paragon or any shit like that like you probably want for your advisor, so am I just going to be cast back down to the world below? Die in some petty fucking conflict, almost everyone who knows my name long dead and the only one alive sitting far above in who the fuck knows where?"
"You've still never said what the fuck is gonna happen to me.
I'm not some mortal paragon or any shit like that like you probably want for your advisor, so am I just going to be cast back down to the world below? Die in some petty fucking conflict, almost everyone who knows my name long dead and the only one alive sitting far above in who the fuck knows where?"
>>141004
The gardens were pretty devastated, but you find a nice calm pond with some stones on the shore.
>>141015
In time, they will tell stories of a great mage who overcame mortality and became a god. Those stories will be retold, until all that remains is the god of magic, and his priests will dress up like wizards for it is tradition.
>>141028
To an extent. I cannot and will not rewind time to return everything to how it was. But perhaps I can allow each of you… one summon.
>>141049
For all I care I can punt you off this cloud right now and appoint you the very short lived God of Falling Fleshy Things. But your fate is up to the new gods, not me.
The gardens were pretty devastated, but you find a nice calm pond with some stones on the shore.
>>141015
In time, they will tell stories of a great mage who overcame mortality and became a god. Those stories will be retold, until all that remains is the god of magic, and his priests will dress up like wizards for it is tradition.
>>141028
To an extent. I cannot and will not rewind time to return everything to how it was. But perhaps I can allow each of you… one summon.
>>141049
For all I care I can punt you off this cloud right now and appoint you the very short lived God of Falling Fleshy Things. But your fate is up to the new gods, not me.
>>141087
You remember a lot of good times.
You also toss the picture of the trickster pegasus into the lake because fuck that guy.
Good times indeed…
Sigh.
>>141071
>>141074
Hm? Well… so be it then.
>>141097
For her to return to where she came from, she will die. Unless she currently lives in the world below.
You remember a lot of good times.
You also toss the picture of the trickster pegasus into the lake because fuck that guy.
Good times indeed…
Sigh.
>>141071
>>141074
Hm? Well… so be it then.
>>141097
For her to return to where she came from, she will die. Unless she currently lives in the world below.
>>141110
You walk off the edge of reality.
You better find a good reason for someone to catch you before you become a middle finger shaped crater.
>>141119
As a god, you can have an adviser and a champion among each mortal race. And priests.
>>141120
The sphere will act as a pool of power from which you can each draw from and deposit to as you see fit. When one gods needs more power, they may draw deeper from the orb, at the permission of the others.
>>141124
She has not been alive for ages, but, sure. You may summon her.
You walk off the edge of reality.
You better find a good reason for someone to catch you before you become a middle finger shaped crater.
>>141119
As a god, you can have an adviser and a champion among each mortal race. And priests.
>>141120
The sphere will act as a pool of power from which you can each draw from and deposit to as you see fit. When one gods needs more power, they may draw deeper from the orb, at the permission of the others.
>>141124
She has not been alive for ages, but, sure. You may summon her.
>>141167
So be it.
Pop goes the zebra.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiVe9kZRyy0
>>141143
Where does it end, Neith? Before long you will ask to bring back all the dead, won't you?
So be it.
Pop goes the zebra.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiVe9kZRyy0
>>141143
Where does it end, Neith? Before long you will ask to bring back all the dead, won't you?
>>141221
"Ahahaha.. I'm really proud of you, you know that, sis? I always have been.
I just need to say a few things. I have fought a war in the heavens and took part in over throwing the old gods. Now, I am about to ascend as a new god of magic, free to pursue all the knowledge I like and share it with everyone. This is good, isn't it? What do you think?"
Try my best to sound happy about it.
"Ahahaha.. I'm really proud of you, you know that, sis? I always have been.
I just need to say a few things. I have fought a war in the heavens and took part in over throwing the old gods. Now, I am about to ascend as a new god of magic, free to pursue all the knowledge I like and share it with everyone. This is good, isn't it? What do you think?"
Try my best to sound happy about it.
>>141243
"I- I could take Spring maybe… I'm not too well versed on symbolism, but.. that represents the beginning of life, doesn't it? With it being the planting season and all?"
>>141236
"No… b- but you're here now! And… I think I may have an idea you m- might like."
I turn to Radiant,
"You mentioned something about needing a Lord of Death? I th- think I may have found an acceptable candidate."
"I- I could take Spring maybe… I'm not too well versed on symbolism, but.. that represents the beginning of life, doesn't it? With it being the planting season and all?"
>>141236
"No… b- but you're here now! And… I think I may have an idea you m- might like."
I turn to Radiant,
"You mentioned something about needing a Lord of Death? I th- think I may have found an acceptable candidate."
>>141248
"Mmm. Yes, of course. What would you expect from Freke, the great mage? But of course, do remember what I always said about gods. Never presume them better than yourself, never be afraid to question them, and never blindly follow their whims. But then, with someone like me, I'd say you don't have anything to worry about, hmm? And I'd expect you to be a little humble about being related to a god."
Again, try to sound happy and hug her even more tightly.
"Mmm. Yes, of course. What would you expect from Freke, the great mage? But of course, do remember what I always said about gods. Never presume them better than yourself, never be afraid to question them, and never blindly follow their whims. But then, with someone like me, I'd say you don't have anything to worry about, hmm? And I'd expect you to be a little humble about being related to a god."
Again, try to sound happy and hug her even more tightly.
>>141261
"Hahahaha… of course, of course! It's just.. it really doesn't matter to me, I just wanted to see you again, big bro. So when can you come back? I got a whole lot of books you'd like, though I don't know if you've already read them in Canterlot!"
Feel the soft, reassuring embrace of my BBBFF as much as I lile.
"Hahahaha… of course, of course! It's just.. it really doesn't matter to me, I just wanted to see you again, big bro. So when can you come back? I got a whole lot of books you'd like, though I don't know if you've already read them in Canterlot!"
Feel the soft, reassuring embrace of my BBBFF as much as I lile.
>>141279
>>141290
"…Fall? Really?
I don't even have anything to do with Fall! If you're going to give that to someone, give it to, I don't fuckin' know… one of the earth ponies or something. Harvest and all that shit."
>>141299
"Card! Holy shit it's really you!"
I join them in the hug and pick them both up.
>>141290
"…Fall? Really?
I don't even have anything to do with Fall! If you're going to give that to someone, give it to, I don't fuckin' know… one of the earth ponies or something. Harvest and all that shit."
>>141299
"Card! Holy shit it's really you!"
I join them in the hug and pick them both up.
>>141299
"And why's that Neith?"
>>141301
"Hey now… Look, I- I'll explain what's going on, okay?
We were all summoned to fight the gods… a- and then a bunch of stuff happened and, well, we ended up either slaying them all or they died at the hand of… someone. So now we are being chosen as the new gods…"
"And why's that Neith?"
>>141301
"Hey now… Look, I- I'll explain what's going on, okay?
We were all summoned to fight the gods… a- and then a bunch of stuff happened and, well, we ended up either slaying them all or they died at the hand of… someone. So now we are being chosen as the new gods…"
>>141339
Approach it and offer my soul, tearing up.
"I..I pledge to the soul, the source and essence of greater life. To magic, the right and power of all mortals to change and shape the world around them. To truth, the pursuit of which enlightens the universe around us."
"…and to Conception, the power to think of new ideas and expand one's will, to create more than what was thought possible, to defy the realm of impossibility. The true source of power to shape the universe."
Approach it and offer my soul, tearing up.
"I..I pledge to the soul, the source and essence of greater life. To magic, the right and power of all mortals to change and shape the world around them. To truth, the pursuit of which enlightens the universe around us."
"…and to Conception, the power to think of new ideas and expand one's will, to create more than what was thought possible, to defy the realm of impossibility. The true source of power to shape the universe."
>>141361
"Yeah, but at least it's… I dunno, thematically appropriate for you!"
I chuckle.
"I… guess I could take Fall though. I mean, it has had a bit of a special significance to us diamond dogs… It was always said that same as the crops grew and were harvested, the gems grew and became ripe for the harvesting in the same way.
…but fuck if I know how you ponies see it as."
"Yeah, but at least it's… I dunno, thematically appropriate for you!"
I chuckle.
"I… guess I could take Fall though. I mean, it has had a bit of a special significance to us diamond dogs… It was always said that same as the crops grew and were harvested, the gems grew and became ripe for the harvesting in the same way.
…but fuck if I know how you ponies see it as."
>>141380
"Pray tell, who is this other person you speak of, that you want to summon to rule over Death? Hmm? What other ideas do you have?"
>>141398
"Zivur… this isn't choosing who gets a t- toy or something like foals… This is serious stuff. You n- need to be firm and confident, like I always taught y- you to be. Can you do that?"
"Pray tell, who is this other person you speak of, that you want to summon to rule over Death? Hmm? What other ideas do you have?"
>>141398
"Zivur… this isn't choosing who gets a t- toy or something like foals… This is serious stuff. You n- need to be firm and confident, like I always taught y- you to be. Can you do that?"
>>141419
"Yes… we would become literal gods, Zivur. But you need to become strong… a- and firm and resolute… b- but still keep a soft heart. Not let the power overwhelm you. Can you do that?"
>>141423
"Power means nothing if it's used to meet a person's malicious ends. Zivur is powerful, but keeps his own will in check and does not go mad with it."
>>141441
"Is there anyone else here willing to take it?
I definitely can't… already being the Guardian of Life and all."
"Yes… we would become literal gods, Zivur. But you need to become strong… a- and firm and resolute… b- but still keep a soft heart. Not let the power overwhelm you. Can you do that?"
>>141423
"Power means nothing if it's used to meet a person's malicious ends. Zivur is powerful, but keeps his own will in check and does not go mad with it."
>>141441
"Is there anyone else here willing to take it?
I definitely can't… already being the Guardian of Life and all."
>>141472
"Uhm.. okay… if y-you say so…"
I gulp, step out from behind Sol, and try to stand as tall as I can.
"I w-will become the God of D-Death and I will do my w-work well! I've been studying it e-ever since I was an infant, I b-believe I know more about it that a-any of you here… s-so… yeah…"
"Uhm.. okay… if y-you say so…"
I gulp, step out from behind Sol, and try to stand as tall as I can.
"I w-will become the God of D-Death and I will do my w-work well! I've been studying it e-ever since I was an infant, I b-believe I know more about it that a-any of you here… s-so… yeah…"
>>141381
"..one more.
Curiosity, the will to find knowledge and empower the self, the will to make the impossible possible, to defy all that is known and ultimately enable one to wield the other aspects I bear. Ultimately, the will to bring forth ever better worlds.
Magic, The Soul, Truth, Conception and Curiosity. Yes."
Let the last of my tears dry up as I seal myself to my fate, forever separating myself from what I once was.
"..one more.
Curiosity, the will to find knowledge and empower the self, the will to make the impossible possible, to defy all that is known and ultimately enable one to wield the other aspects I bear. Ultimately, the will to bring forth ever better worlds.
Magic, The Soul, Truth, Conception and Curiosity. Yes."
Let the last of my tears dry up as I seal myself to my fate, forever separating myself from what I once was.
Then your fates are decided. I leave the mortal word to you. Govern over it well, lest you betray the trust it places in you.
With those words, the Creator vanishes, leaving the new gods to return to their palace.
As the gods stride down the halls, they begin to rebuild themselves, the columns rising once more, the statues reforming into the shapes of the new pantheon, the painting changing to reflect their past deeds of greatness.
The gods stride up into the observatory, and gaze into the crystal sphere to observe the world. Beasts roam it freely, and the mortal races eek out a living in the small areas they still have for their own.
But they place hope in the gods. And the gods will soon show this hope is worth having.
You have bested the dark gods.
Withstood the punishment of true creation's avatar.
And stopped the destruction of all that exists.
Now it is up to you to nurse the world back to health. And to show that you can be greater than even the gods you once served.
Here you stand.
Among your friends.
Your allies.
And perhaps some old foes.
Feared by some
Respected by all
Your final adventure is only beginning.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpI-KeK-PQg
THE END
For now
With those words, the Creator vanishes, leaving the new gods to return to their palace.
As the gods stride down the halls, they begin to rebuild themselves, the columns rising once more, the statues reforming into the shapes of the new pantheon, the painting changing to reflect their past deeds of greatness.
The gods stride up into the observatory, and gaze into the crystal sphere to observe the world. Beasts roam it freely, and the mortal races eek out a living in the small areas they still have for their own.
But they place hope in the gods. And the gods will soon show this hope is worth having.
You have bested the dark gods.
Withstood the punishment of true creation's avatar.
And stopped the destruction of all that exists.
Now it is up to you to nurse the world back to health. And to show that you can be greater than even the gods you once served.
Here you stand.
Among your friends.
Your allies.
And perhaps some old foes.
Feared by some
Respected by all
Your final adventure is only beginning.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpI-KeK-PQg
THE END
For now